PowerPoint Presentation for Chapter 2 Forest and Wildlife Resources(Geography) Class X subject Social Science ******************************* B iodiversity or Biological Diversity Biodiversity or Biological Diversity means the variety of different kinds of plants, animals, and microorganisms living in an area. It includes all living organisms and the ecosystems they form. Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India Wildlife Protection Act (1972) was started to save animals and their homes. Hunting and trading of endangered animals was banned by the law. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries were created to protect nature. Special projects were launched to protect animals like tigers, rhinos, lions, and crocodiles . More animals like elephants, black bucks, bustards, and snow leopards were later given legal protection. Project Tiger : Project Tiger started in 1973 to protect tigers fro...