Forest

Forest is defined as a vegetation unit which possesses characteristics in physiognomy and structure sufficiently pronounced  to permit of its differentiation from other such unit. The former H.G. Champion is regarded as a father of forestry. Among the principal vegetation units forest is the most conspicuous one and its presence indicates the optimal growth condition of the areas .  In scientific terms , forest has been defined as an aggregation of trees affecting each other and associated plants and animals and interacting with soil and climate. Forest have wide range of values. Forest play a key role in ecological balance in the environment and economic development. Forests play a key role in ecological balance in the environment and economic development. Forests are also linked with our culture and civilizations i.e. they have religious values. Pristine forests act as a major attraction for tourists. Rural people are very dependent on many non timber forest products for their subsistence  needs. Forests are the habitats of wildlife. They play an important role in enhancing the quality of environment by influencing the life supporting systems. Life supporting systems refer to atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Forests contribute in protection of wildlife, help  in balancing the gaseous (Cabondioxide, oxygen) cycles of atmosphere,tend to increase local precipitation and water holding capacity of soil , maintain the soil fertility , regulate the earth's temperature regimes and the hydrological cycle, control of soil erosion , landslides, siltation and watershed and reduce the flood havoc. Forests also have the aesthetic value and act as a natural laboratory for study and research. Besides , forests are important renewable natural resources.

                                                    Forests have various importance in the range of sectors such as economy , environment, religion , medicinal and industry. Enviroment can be defined as the sum of biophysical and sociocultural factors which influence the survival , growth , development and reproduction of organisms. Forest is one of the important biomes which supports organisms from its substrate of emergent.

The major importance of forest:

1.Habitat of wildlife

2.Source of fresh oxygen

3.Filtration of air

4.Noise absorber

5.conservation of soil and water

6.Eco-Tourism

7.Influencing local and regional climate

Etc.