26. State the importance of forests
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Explanation:
We depend on forests for our survival ,from the air we breathe to the wood we use.Besides providing habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans ,forest also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change. Forests provide us with shelter ,Livelihoods,Water,food and fuel security.
mportance of forests are as follows :
(1 ) Forests are most valuable resources. Food, fodder, fibres, timber, fuel wood, medicines, gum, resins, lac, rubber, catechu, bamboo, etc. are obtained from forests.
(2) Bamboos obtained from forests are mostly used to make slats for huts and baskets for storing things.
(3) Forests provide habitat to numerous plants and animals.
(4) Forests play a very important role in maintenance of environment. They play an important role in the maintenance of seasonal cycles, biochemical cycles, regularity of rainfall and conservation of soil.
(5) Forests reduce impact of heavy rains and strong winds. They control erosion of soil and leaching.
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