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forest act as a agents for retention of water.explain

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Forests act as an agent for retention of water. Forests have rooted trees and hence water is retained strongly between the particles of soil. Forested catchments provide water for agricultural, domestic, and industrial purposes. Forest acts as the best land cover to maximize water yield and ensure water quality.

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