Question

What is the importance of forest as a resource?

Answer 1

Forest is a very important resource because of following reasons:

• It provides useful products like gums, fruits, resins, essential oils, etc. 
• It helps in maintaining the balance between O₂ and CO₂ in the atmosphere.
• Roots of trees increase the water holding capacity of soil.
• It is a habitat for wide variety of flora and fauna.
• It is a source of industrial raw materials such as, wood, paper, etc.