The necessity of preserving forests and the consequences of deforestation discussed and stressed by the Duty of state in defending cases involving forests and land stated. The fate and future of the forest wealth of the Nation should not be left to a feeble force with a groggily equipage. [ Vilangankunnu Samrakshana Samithi vs. State. 1989(2)K.L.T. 547 Sankaran Nair {J}] [Chief Secretary vs. Math Kuriakose. 1988(2) KLT 221. K.Sukumaran {J}]