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Question
Describe natural resources with reference to the following:
Forest resources
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Solution
Forest resources are the valuable materials and benefits we get from forests, which are important natural resources. These include timber, firewood, fruits, nuts, medicinal plants, resins, gums, and essential oils. Forests also provide bamboo, honey, and fodder. Apart from these products, forests offer essential services like maintaining soil fertility, controlling floods, regulating the climate, and supporting biodiversity. Forest resources are vital for the livelihood of many people and play a key role in maintaining environmental balance.
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