Question

what is forest, types of forests, what is the uses of forests​

Answer 1

Answer:

A forest is a large area of land dominated by trees.[1] Hundreds of more precise definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing and ecological function.

Forest  1. Equatorial Moist Evergreen or Rainforest:

Forest  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest:

Forest  3. Mediterranean Forests:

Forest  4. Temperate Broad-leaved Deciduous:

Forest  5. Warm Temperate Broad-leaved Deciduous Forest:

Forest  6. Coniferous Forest:

Uses of Forest:

Fuel wood

For the rural population, wood is an important source of energy for cooking and heating. They prefer smaller stems as these are easier to collect and carry. The wood that they select should be easy to split and have low moisture content to dry faster. Some of the wood is converted to charcoal and used for cooking.

Fodder

Fodder from the forest forms an important source for cattle and other grazing animals in the hilly and the arid regions and during a drought. There are many varieties of grasses, trees, and shrubs that are nutritious for the livestock. Care is taken to see that trees poisonous to cattle are not grown. Trees that produce a large crown above the reach of cattle are preferred.

Fencing

Fences created with trees and shrubs are preferred in developing countries as they are cheap to maintain yet give protection. Species that have thorns or are prickly and have stiff branches and leaves that are not edible are preferred. These species should be fast growing, hardy, and long lived.

Soil erosion

Tree roots bind the soil and prevent erosion caused by wind or water. Leaf fall also provides a soil cover that further protects the soil.

Soil improvement

Some species of trees have the ability to return nitrogen to the soil through root decomposition or fallen leaves. Such trees are planted to increase the nitrogen content of the soil.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Forests can be classified according to a wide number of characteristics, with distinct forest types occuring within each broad category. However, by latitude, the three main types of forests are tropical, temperate, and boreal.