give an account of function of forests
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Forests are essential to life on Earth. Without them, the energy of the sun would not be harnessed through the process of photosynthesis, nor would oxygen be released through the same process. Aside from these two vital ingredients to life, they are also important in that they are home to countless species of plants and animals, many of which are endangered. Though tropical forests cover only 7% of the Earth's land mass, they are home to more than 50% of the world's 10-50 million plant and animal species. Often, the plants in the forests also provide us with medicines. On a more basic level, they have provided the human race with wood for centuries, without which people would not be living at the level of comfort they have today.
Of course, having grown accustomed to the levels of modern-day comfort, people are also very wasteful of their resources. Once again, trees come to the rescue. Having a few trees around homes can cut heating and cooling energy costs in half! Also, with increased levels of contamination of ground water by chemicals, it is important to note that the thin hair-like root fibers of trees helps in filtering the water. The leaves also act as natural filters of air and water by removing particulate matter. A very important function of trees in the growing concrete-based world is in flood control. The roots hold soil in place, which would otherwise be washed away in heavy rains. Trees also act as natural barriers to the weather elements such as wind and snow. In effect, they are nature's method of climate control.
On a more social level, trees are important to people since they are very aesthetically pleasing -- they provide the scenery which helps relax people. As such, they are a valuable resource for recreation, which in turn contributes to local and national economic growth by providing more jobs.
Of course, having grown accustomed to the levels of modern-day comfort, people are also very wasteful of their resources. Once again, trees come to the rescue. Having a few trees around homes can cut heating and cooling energy costs in half! Also, with increased levels of contamination of ground water by chemicals, it is important to note that the thin hair-like root fibers of trees helps in filtering the water. The leaves also act as natural filters of air and water by removing particulate matter. A very important function of trees in the growing concrete-based world is in flood control. The roots hold soil in place, which would otherwise be washed away in heavy rains. Trees also act as natural barriers to the weather elements such as wind and snow. In effect, they are nature's method of climate control.
On a more social level, trees are important to people since they are very aesthetically pleasing -- they provide the scenery which helps relax people. As such, they are a valuable resource for recreation, which in turn contributes to local and national economic growth by providing more jobs.
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Forests modify local climate.
Forests are responcible for the cause of rainfall.
Forests maintain diversity in ecological aspects.
Forests provide fuel and firewood.
Forests provide raw materials for agro based industries.
Forests provide livelihood to communities depended on it.
Forests provide basic and subsistence needs like fruits, wood etc.
Forests are necessary to control will erosion and land degradation.
Forests are essential to harness the energy of sun.
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Forests are responcible for the cause of rainfall.
Forests maintain diversity in ecological aspects.
Forests provide fuel and firewood.
Forests provide raw materials for agro based industries.
Forests provide livelihood to communities depended on it.
Forests provide basic and subsistence needs like fruits, wood etc.
Forests are necessary to control will erosion and land degradation.
Forests are essential to harness the energy of sun.
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