function of forest?

Answer 1

Good actor

Answer 2

The question is too general to be answered in the space allotted, but assuming a forest has to have a function other than existing for it's own sake, then possibly the best function they have FOR US is as a tremendous source of oxygen, as a filter for many of the pollutants in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas which would run rampant in no time at all were it not for the intake of CO2 and exhalation oxygen.
But more simply, they comprise the major component of the biomass on the land surface. Removing small components, like a single species of tree can have far reaching effects due the various species of plant, animal and fungi that use it as a necessary part of their own life cycle. To remove forests in general, all the species that depend on them for shade, housing, food, warmth, etc. etc. would certainly cause a collapse of life on earth rivalling the great extinction episodes of earths history, including the great C-T boundary wherein the dinosaurs and much of earths ocean-going life all disappeared.

Answer 3

erm...it's a part of the ecosystem of the planet...they have about 25 000 different functions some of which are shelter, housing and food for other species, they recycle air, they're part of the cycle of water...god...there are soo many of them it's almost difficult knowing where to start!

One thing i DO know is that we are busily exploting them to our peril. Once it's gone it will take something in the order of 500 to 2000 years to come back as a mature ecosystem again. Doesn't matter where on the earth the forest is located either.

if you really want some country specific answers, get back to me. I'll be glad to help.

Love and Light,


Jarrah

Answer 4

git away from the city go to the national forest take the headphones off lay on the ground and listen and not were the plants are growing

Answer 5

Well its quite obvious...forest tends to prevent soil erosion because of the trees planted in it.....it serves as a watershed to keep the underground water clean and abundant in water fore us to use....gives fresh air....

Answer 6

1) provide oxygen
2) maintain underground water flow
3) provide habitat to animals
4) reduce wind speed
5) prevent soil erosion
6) source of livelihood for many people
7) increase the fertility of soil by adding organic matter like leaves, twigs etc.
8) provide timber, fuel wood to industries
9) maintain ecological balance
10) bring rain

Answer 7

It provides Nice Scenery
and it converts co2 to oxygen so their role is important for the environment

Answer 8

lets not forget prevention of erotion, habitat for tons of animals and
insects( i know) posible sources of unknown compounds wich
may be crucial in new, much needed drug development.

Answer 9

to provide oxugen.
to provide food.
to provide peace of mind.
to provide fresh air.
to provide coolness.
to make harmony of species.

Answer 10

to clear the air in every way....providing every living necesity for every living creature in many ways.