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TOPIC: Forests and forest uses
CONTENT: – Uses of forest resources
- Effects of forest on the environment
Sub – Topic 1: Uses of forest resources
There are some other benefits of the forest which cannot be quantified in terms of monetary value but which is of great importance to people. These are:
- Forest checks erosion of soil.
- It provides man with sources of food, shelter and protection.
- It is a source of raw materials for industries.
Sub – Topic 2: Effects of forest on the environment
- Forest trees form a thick cover on the land thereby prevention of soil erosion through water and wind
- Serves as wind breaks
- Reduction of water evaporation
- Purification of air
Importance of forest
- Forest provides timber trees.
- It is a source of wild animals used for meat.
- Provides income to people through hunting, felling of timber and sales of other products.
FOREST MANAGEMENT:
The following forest management practices are undertaken so as to ensure the maintenance of the forest.
Regeneration:
It involves replacing the old forest trees with new ones.
Reforestation:
It is the organized planting of trees in an area to create a forest in a place that has been deforested
Afforestation:
