why do we need to conserve forest
Forests are the 'lungs ' of the earth because they supply oxygen to the
atmosphere.
they are rich in flora & fauna & form the home of rare species of
plants & animals.
Trees and forests have always been a life support system, not only for
humans, but also for wild and domesticated plants and animals. Trees
and forests protect the land from erosion. They protect homes, farms,
and coastlines from strong winds and waves. They make soils fertile,
keep air, streams and lagoons clean and clear, and provide habitats
and food for animals. Trees also provide us with food and countless
other products that would either be too expensive to buy or impossible
to import from overseas.
forests give us 5 'f's, in the form of food, furniture, fibre,
fertiliser,& .fuel
food--in the form of fruits, nuts, animals & also medicine.
Forests supply the raw materials for the lumber, plywood, paper,
packaging and other wood-based materials that are staples of modern
life
forests are sources of clothes, resins(,rubber, gum )
the animals & plant wastes form natural fertilizers,
the trees help in absorbing CO2,& replenishing O2.thus purifying the
atmosphere, & reducing pollution.
the trees check soil erosion, bring in rains, help to conserve ground
water
Due to population boom, there is an increase demand for many of the
commodities. This has led to deforestation;, forests have shrunk to give
space for agricultural lands, construction of factories& houses.
Animals, birds are becoming extinct due to loss of shelter &vegetation
fertile lands are becoming barren due to scarcity of water & erosion of
top soil;
Excessive floods & forest fires also destroy forests.
this has led to an increase in temperature which is now referred to as
global warming.
So it is essential preserve forests by reducing cutting of trees help in
afforestation programs ,finding alternative sources for forest products,
reducing wastage ,recycling & reusing processes
atmosphere.
they are rich in flora & fauna & form the home of rare species of
plants & animals.
Trees and forests have always been a life support system, not only for
humans, but also for wild and domesticated plants and animals. Trees
and forests protect the land from erosion. They protect homes, farms,
and coastlines from strong winds and waves. They make soils fertile,
keep air, streams and lagoons clean and clear, and provide habitats
and food for animals. Trees also provide us with food and countless
other products that would either be too expensive to buy or impossible
to import from overseas.
forests give us 5 'f's, in the form of food, furniture, fibre,
fertiliser,& .fuel
food--in the form of fruits, nuts, animals & also medicine.
Forests supply the raw materials for the lumber, plywood, paper,
packaging and other wood-based materials that are staples of modern
life
forests are sources of clothes, resins(,rubber, gum )
the animals & plant wastes form natural fertilizers,
the trees help in absorbing CO2,& replenishing O2.thus purifying the
atmosphere, & reducing pollution.
the trees check soil erosion, bring in rains, help to conserve ground
water
Due to population boom, there is an increase demand for many of the
commodities. This has led to deforestation;, forests have shrunk to give
space for agricultural lands, construction of factories& houses.
Animals, birds are becoming extinct due to loss of shelter &vegetation
fertile lands are becoming barren due to scarcity of water & erosion of
top soil;
Excessive floods & forest fires also destroy forests.
this has led to an increase in temperature which is now referred to as
global warming.
So it is essential preserve forests by reducing cutting of trees help in
afforestation programs ,finding alternative sources for forest products,
reducing wastage ,recycling & reusing processes