We get several things such as medicines, firewood for fuel, timber, oil, fruit, nuts, and spices from forests.
Forest is a system comprising various plants, animals and micro-organisms.
In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer, followed by shrubs.
The herbs form the lowest layer of vegetation.
Different layers of vegetation provide food and shelter for animals, birds and insects.
The various components of the forest are interdependent on one another.
The forest keeps on growing and changing, and can regenerate.
Climate, topography, and soil type determine the type of trees and animals that live in a forest.
All animals depend on plants for food directly or indirectly.
Plants and animals form a food chain and a food web.
Forests help to maintain the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air.
In the forest, there is interaction between soil, water, air and living organisms.
Forests protect the soil from erosion. Further, soil helps forests to grow and regenerate.
Forests are the lifeline for the forest-dwelling communities and they influence climate, water cycle and air quality.
Afforestation, planned cultivation, prevention of illegal logging, and prevention of overgrazing and forest fires are few ways to conserve our forests.
