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Why is it important to conserve forests?
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It is important to conserve forests because forests:
- Maintain the level of CO2 in the atmosphere.
- Bind the top layer of soil that increases its fertility.
- Help in absorbing rainwater and thus preventing floods.
- Maintain the water cycle.
- Serve as natural habitat of various species.
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