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The issue of environmental degradation is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it is as old as the existence of Homosapiens on the earth; it was realized in the times of Plato nearly 2500 years ago (E. Hambro: 1974). Regarding the emergence of the theory of environment preservation, it will not be out of place to take note of Ancient Indian Mythology. In the words of Dr. Robert Platt, "Our natural environment can be understood by only in terms of our life, history, and culture and conversely, our life history and vice versa. The literature of the Rig Vedic period demonstrates the importance of the deities and ecological awareness and great respect for the world of nature. There are several specific teaching on environmental matters contained in all these writings. The ecological activists have drawn much inspiration from the said literature. It is this literature that makes things in regard to the significance of the environment more vivid when it emphasizes, do not cut trees because they remove pollution, do not disturb the sky, and do not degrade the atmosphere; Destruction of forests is taken as destruction not only of the state but humanity as well. In fact, it is the environment and nature that make humanity as well as the state rich. Reforestation is an act of rebuilding the state and advancing its welfare.

Environment, Degradation, Forests, Reforestation