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WILD LIFE • Non cultivated plants and non domesticated animals of all kinds living freely in their natural habitat away from human interference, control and dominance are to as wild life

IMPORTANCE OF WILD LIFE • Wild life is renewable resources of great importance to man. • Man has been exploiting wild life since time memorable. The extinction of wild life will ultimately lead to the extinction of the human race. The wild life is beneficial to man kind as discussed below:

BENEFITS OF WILD LIFE •

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Plants, animals and micro organisms are of great economic importance as they provide many things to us. Ecological balance is maintained by wild life. Wild animals are a source of fun and recreation to public in circus shows, zoological parks etc. It is a source of inspiration to poets and artists also. Wild life is a source of aesthetic value.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS • The government and other organizations have taken a number of steps to take care of environment. Over exploitation of the environment is a common feature. This can be checked through legislation only.

IMPORTANT LAWS FOR ENVIRONMENT • The environment (Protection) Act, 1986. • The environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. • The water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. • The water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975 schedules. • Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989.

LAWS RELATED TO WILD LIFE • The Indian Forest Act, 1972 • The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. • The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. • The Wild Life (Protection), Rules 1995.