Question

Write the importance of forest.

Answer 1

$1$. Forests provide valuable timber for domestic and commercial use and raw materials for industries.
$2$. It supplies a number of products such as lac, gum, resins, tanning, medicines, herbs, honey and spices.
$3$. Export of forest products earns valuable foreign exchange.
$4$. Grazing cattle in the forests helps in dairy farming.
$5$. Many forest reserves have been developed into tourist centre.
$6$. It absorb atmospheric carbon-di-oxide and help in controlling air pollution.
$7$. It help in controlling soil erosion, land reclamation and flood control.
$8$. It helps in water percolation and thus maintain underground water table.
$9$. It provide natural habitats to primitive tribes, animals and birds.
$10$. They are the moderators of climate and affect temperature humidity and rainfall.
$11$. They meet nearly $40\%$ of the energy needs of the country.