Question

Why are forests necessary?

Answer 1

Forests are necessary because of the following reasons:

- Plants release oxygen that we inhale and absorb carbon dioxide that we exhale.
- The roots of the plants bind the soil together which helps in controlling soil erosion.
- Forests provide us timber, fuel wood, fodder, medicinal plants and herbs, lac, honey, gum, etc.
- Forests are natural habitat of wildlife.