What is importance of forest as a resource?

What is the importance of forest as a resource?

Answer:
Forests are renewable resources which

  • provide habitat, food and protection to wildlife.
  • help in balancing C02 and 02 of atmosphere. .
  • improve water holding capacity of soil.
  • regulate water cycle.
  • are the source for all essential commodities like fuel wood, timber, pulp and paper, etc., for human beings.
  • provide useful products like fruits, resins, gums, essential oils, bidi wrapper, etc.