Question

Why forests are very important to us?

Answer 1

Forests:
A forest is defined as a region with a high density of trees.
Importance of forests:

1. Forests play a significant role in maintaining the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
2. Forests prevent flash floods and soil erosion by absorbing water and holding the soil together.
3. Forests provide a habitat for a variety of living beings including plants, animals and microorganisms.
4. Forests influence the climate, water cycle and air quality of the earth in a big way.
5. Forests provide us with food, wood, rubber gum, resin, non-edible oils, honey beeswax, lac, bamboo fuel etc.