Consider the following programmes:

1. Afforestation and development of wastelands

2. Reforestation and replantation in existing forests

3. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel

4. Promotion of the wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.

The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes:

I.A.S. (Pre) 1996