Forests are an important renewable resource. They provide habitat for many kinds of living organisms. They help in soil conservation as roots of trees hold the soil particles and prevent soil erosion by water and wind. They also help in causing more rainfall as they play an important role in the water cycle.
Forests are being constantly destroyed by human beings for their selfish needs. Due to increase in human population more land is required for cultivation, housing, construction of roads and mining. Trees are also being cut for obtaining raw materials to be used in paper, timber and rubber industries.