Describe the various uses of forests to human beings.

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Forests are useful to mankind in several ways:

a. Forests are home to various plants, animals insects and birds
b. Forests provide us with many useful products such as timber, paper, medicines and oil
c. Forests help in preventing soil erosion and landslides
d. Forests help in regulating the climate and help in keeping a check on global warming.

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