Environment & Ecology · Forest Conservation
What specific strategic objective is served by Reserved Forests situated at the headwaters of rivers, such as the Himalayan Reserved Forests?
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- 1Providing secure wildlife corridors for the movement of tigers between international borders
- 2Guaranteeing a steady supply of high-quality timber for national infrastructure projects
- 3Acting as massive carbon sinks to mitigate the broader effects of global warming
- 4Protecting watersheds to prevent soil erosion and regulate the flow of water to the plains✓
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Protecting watersheds to prevent soil erosion and regulate the flow of water to the plains
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