A thick patch of trees or cluster of trees is known as forest it is also define as forest is an area with a high density of trees. There are many definitions of a forest.Forest cover approximately 9.4% of the Earth's surface in many different regions and function as habitats for organisms, hydrologic flow modulators, and soil conservers, constituting one of the most important aspects of the Earth's biosphere. Although a forest is classified primarily by trees a forest ecosystem is defined intrinsically with additional species such as fungi.A woodland, with more open space between trees, is ecologically distinct from a forest.
Forests can be found in all regions capable of sustaining tree growth, at altitudes up to the tree.
Importance of Forests
- It provide us oxygen and helps in maintaining
- carbondioxide.
- It provides shelter for animals.
- It helps to controls pollution minimize noise.
- It provides materials for the different kinds of industry.
- It provides wood for cooking, making houses etc.
- It helps in keeping environment healthy and beautiful.
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