Efforts made for the preservation and conservation of natural heritage:

(A) Indian Board for Wildlife (IBWL):

• Government of India formed the Indian Board for Wildlife (IBWL) in 1952 to protect our wildlife. The board forms various strategies and plans to preserve the wildlife.
• Based on its study the Board also suggests the government to develop national park, bird sanctuary and geological gardens at suitable places. The board also undertakes activities for creating awareness for protection of wildlife.

(B) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:

• Wildlife Protection Act came into force in 1972. This act gave a firm status to National Parks, Sanctuaries and Bio reserves.
• Several new national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and bio-reserves have been established.
• Government has made several laws for preserving the natural heritage. These laws are quite comprehensive and are very widespread.
• Strict laws have been framed to stop the destruction of vanishing vegetation and wildlife.

(C) Role of Societies and Organizations:

• Apart from government, there are several societies and organization which have been actively taking up the task of protection of wildlife and environment. The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is one such organization. It is the oldest organization and it was established in 1883.
• Several other such organizations such as Gir Foundation, Natural Club, etc., are also doing noble work of environment preservation.
• Owing to the utmost importance of natural heritage, government has made it mandatory to include preservation of natural heritage in our Constitution.