There is numerous importance of the forest as it helps us by providing all the useful products which are required for our lives. Some of them are listed here.
Forests provide us with ? Firewood, Timber, Wood pulp, Honey, lac, medicinal plants and herbs, raisin, biofertilizers, etc. Forests also supply us with the different types of raw materials for industrial uses, fodder for the animal?s feed, fuel, and fibres.
Along with these essential products, forests also play an important role in protecting?our environment?by:
Promoting rainfall.
Reduces noise pollution.
Maintains the ecological balance.
Acts as a wind barrier from heavy winds.
Provide moisture and lower the temperature.
Prevents flash floods by slowing down the movement of water.
Preventing soil erosion and preserve the fertility of the soil.
Maintains the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the environment.
Preserves the biodiversity by providing shelter for many creatures that depend on the forest for their survival.
