How forests influence the quality of our air, soil and water resources? Explain.
Forests covers around 18-19% of earth’s surface. They help in improving our air, soil and water quality by,
● Plants intake carbon-di-oxide and release oxygen.
● They help in bringing rain since a large amount of water is released from plants during transpiration.
● After oceans forests are the largest carbon reserves.
● They help in preventing soil erosion by holding the soil firm.
● They provide shelter to animals and microorganisms.
● They help in maintaining water purity, since some plants have ability to purify water.
● Increases the soil moisture content making it habitable for microorganisms and ultimately microorganisms increase the soil fertility.