Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Sciencesustainable management of natrual resources3 Marks
Question
Mention the significance of forests.
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Answer
Significance of forests:
$(1)$ Forests are most valuable resources. Food, fodder, fibres, timber, fuel wood, medicines, gum, resins, lac, rubber, catechu, bamboo, etc. are obtained from forests.
$(2)$ Bamboos obtained from forests are mostly used to make slats for huts and baskets for storing things.
$(3)$ Forests provide habitat to numerous plants and animals.
$(4)$ Forests play a very important role in maintenance of environment. They play an important role in the maintenance of seasonal cycles, biochemical cycles, regularity of rainfall and conservation of soil.
$(5)$ Forests reduce impact of heavy rains and strong winds. They control erosion of soil and leaching
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