CSS Forestry Past Paper 2012
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q. 2
(a). Explain the basis of forest classification in Pakistan and highlight features of different forest types.
(b). Discuss various silvicultural practices for the management of these forests.
Q. 3 Describe in detail the role of tree species in reclaiming saline soils. Explain different dry afforestation techniques employed successfully in Thal desert of Pakistan.
Q. 4 What are major components of agroforestry systems? Discuss the role of important tree species used successfully in agroforestry programmes in Punjab, Sindh, and KPK.
Q. 5 Describe in detail different rangeland ecological zones of Pakistan. Explain different constraints to rangeland development and outline improvement potential of desert grasslands in terms of forage productivity through natural and artificial regeneration.
Q. 6 Discuss the significance of watershed areas of Pakistan; explain how forest degradation aggravates the ecological health of these watersheds. Discuss various measures needed to rehabilitate the degraded watersheds in northern mountainous areas of the country.
Q. 7 What are direct and indirect causes of biodiversity loss in Pakistan? Discuss the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation. Explain how forest and rangeland habitats are related to wildlife management and conservation.
Q. 8 Write short notes on any FOUR of the following:
I. Forests and climate change
II. Sheesham dieback disease in Pakistan
III. Role of shelterbelts and windbreaks
IV. Trees and noise pollution
V. Non-timber forest products
VI. Wood seasoning and preservation
VII. Causes and control of wildfires
VIII. Rangeland carrying capacity
NOTE: Before 2016 Agriculture & Forestry were Two Different Papers.