Endangered Species 
(1) These are species which are in danger of extinction.
(2) The survival of such species is difficult if the negative factors that have led to a decline in their population continue to operate

(3) Examples : Blackbuck, wild ass, Indian rhino, crocodile, lion­tailed macaque etc.

Extinct Species

(1) These are species which are not found after searches of known or likely areas where they may occur.
(2) They are already missing and their survival is suspicious.
(3) Examples : Asiatic cheetah, pink headed duck, Vultures etc

(1) The raw materials for paper industry, match making, gums and resins are also extracted from the forest products.
(2) They help in controlling soil erosion.
(3) They help to bring rainfall.
(4) They provide certain types of herbs which are in turn used to produce useful medicines.

(1) The cutting of trees in the forest must be stopped at all costs. Our government has introduced so many awareness programmes like Vanamahotsav.
(2) Mass Media like newspapers, radio, television and cinema can help a lot in this direction.
(3) We should bring more and more areas under forests (at least up to 33%) for the balanced development of our country.
(4) The people on their parts also cooperate to check the falling of trees. “Chipko Movement” to check the careless falling of trees in the forests.