Why are forests important?
Contents – Previous – Next Forest for wood and energy Non-wood forest products Forests as dwelling places Environmental benefits of forests Genetic resources and biodiversity Forests and global climate Forest myths Forests provide a wide range of benefits at local, national and global levels. Some of these benefits depend on the forest being left untouched or subject to minimal interference. Others can only be realized by harvesting the forest for wood and other products. Yet other benefits from forests, despite being frequently claimed, are illusory. Forest for wood and energy Wood is one of the most versatile and ubiquitous products in human use. Wood and the products derived from it are found in every area of modern existence, from the timber used in construction, furniture and a myriad of industrial and domestic uses to fibre board, chipboard, paper, newsprint and cardboard. As a construction material, wood is strong, light, durable, flexible and easily worked. It has excellent ins
Many experts claim that more than 90 percent of the living species find homes in forests. That can be the single most important reason why forests are important in maintaining a biologically diverse and balanced eco-system. A healthy forests ecosystem is self-sufficient. They are also very hard to regenerate when destroyed because of their complex nature.
Forests are very important and beneficial for local, national and international levels. We obtain a lot many products from the trees of forests. WOOD AND ENERGY It is one of the most important benefits of the forests that we get wood from the trees which is further used in many products used by us like timber wood is widely used in furniture, constructions and other domestic purposes. Other products like paper, fiber board, cardboard etc are also made from the wood. Earlier wood was the major product obtained from forests but nowadays minor products are also given attention and supplied to the different parts in a country or world. Theses products are dyes, medicines, fibers, animal fodder, gum, resins, honey, spices, oils, turpentine, tanning materials etc. BENEFICIAL FOR ENVIRONMENT It plays important role in balancing and protecting our environment. The roots of trees prevent the soil erosion in the forests of sloping watersheds. If these forests are cleared then the stream and rive
