Why are forests important for human beings?

(i) Forests are renewable resources and play a major role in enhancing the quality of the environment.
(ii) They modify the local climate and control soil erosion.
(iii) They regulate the flow of streams and support a variety of industries like
the rubber industry.
(iv) Forests also provide a livelihood for many communities.
(v) They also offer panoramic or scenic view for recreation.
(vi) They control the wind force and temperature and cause rainfall.
(vii) They provide humus to the soil and shelter to wildlife.