Question

Do you agree that the ecological benefits of forests exceed the value of the

commercial timber that can be harvested from them and help people to live

a healthy life? Justify your statement.​

Answer 1

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, forests also offer watershed protection, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change.

Forests provide substantial commercial benefits, including timber, nontimber forest products, water, and tourism, and significant noncommercial benefits, including wildlife, recreation, aesthetics, and wilderness values.