Question

10 benefits of evergreen forest

Answer 1

1. Evergreen forests induce rainfall.

2. They prevent soil erosion, by affective soil binding

3. Evergreen forests are home to a variety of fauna.  

4. Provide valuable timber for construction and other uses.

5. Provide other forest produce like gum, honey, fruits, nuts, herbs etc.

6. Undergrowth and tree leaves provide fodder to domestic and wild animals.  

7. Dried and dead wood can be used as fuel for cooking and other purposes.

8. Leaves, trunks, fruits when they fall to the ground, decay and enrich the forest soil.

9. Evergreen forest trees, act as ‘wind-breakers’ in the event of powerful blowing winds.

10. Forests absorb toxic gases and release oxygen into the atmosphere.