Environment And Forest Of Bangladesh

The government is determined to protect the environment for the wellbeing and survival of the current and future generations. Much importance has been attached to increasing the forestry resources and ensuring their proper management for environmental conservation and development. 

With a growth rate of 4.9%,the contribution of forest nresources to GDP and the agriculture sector are 1.87%and 9.73%respectively.Afforestation generates employment and helps maintain environmental balance. The total   forest area of Bangladesh. Out of the total forest lands, trees exist in only 45%area.A national policy has been adopted for conservation of forests and environment. Apart from afforestation, programmes include planting trees on fallow lands, alongside roads and rail lines, on flood protection embankments and coastal belt and in educational institutions.  

In recent years, the government has taken some important steps toward protection of the environment, environment, environmentally sound use of natural resources and pollution control.