What are the Advantages of Forest?
Forest helps in production of timber, regulation of stream flow, control. Of erosion, recreation, provision of wildlife habitat etc. Advantages of Forest (i) Influence on Climate: The crowns of the trees hold the moisture in because the force of the wind is broken so it makes the forest cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Image Source: climatechange.thinkaboutit.eu (ii) Control of Runoff: ADVERTISEMENTS: Leaves and branches of trees break the impact of rain, causing it to drip rather than a strong force. Rain is absorbed by ground, reducing surface run off. (iii) Flood Control: Forested watersheds help in avoiding extremes of water flow so aiding in flood prevention. (iv) Wildlife Habitat Provision: Wildlife uses the trees and forest as food and shelter. (v) Prevention of Soil Erosion: Water…