Mention the significance of forests.

Explanation

Significance of forests :( 1 ) Forests are most valuable resources. Food, fodder, fibres, timber, fuel wood, medicines, gum, resins, lac, rubber, catechu, bamboo, etc. are obtained from forests.
( 2 ) Bamboos obtained from forests are mostly used to make slats for huts and baskets for storing things.
(3) Forests provide habitat to numerous plants and animals.
( 4 ) Forests play a very important role in maintenance of environment. They playan important role in the maintenance of seasonal cycles, biochemical cycles, regularity of rainfall and conservation of soil.
(5) Forests reduce impact of heavy rains and strong winds. They control erosion of soil and leaching.