Question

write a note on the usefulness of forests (about 100-150words)​

Answer 1

Answer:

The importance of forests cannot be underestimated. 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.

(i) They provide us with timber for making furniture. Forests provide us with fruits, food, fibre and fuel. (ii) The roots of trees and plants bind the soil and help to reduce soil erosion. (iii) Forests release oxygen that we breathe and absorb carbon dioxide