We must conserve our forests as they are of great value.

The reasons for conserving forests are:

1. Forests help in protection of land and retaining sub-soil water.
2. Forests check floods and maintain ecosystem.
   

Therefore, forests must be conserved for economic and social growth.

Two causes for deforestation taking place are:

1. For industrial needs.
2. For development projects like building of roads or dams.