Essay on “The Value of Forests” Complete Essay for Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation and other classes.

The Value of Forests

Essay  No. 01

It is rightly said that for the earth to be a healthy place, at least one third of the whole land area should be covered with forests.

Trees absorb carbon from the air in the sunlight and turn it into food for themselves. In return, they release oxygen in the air which is so essential for human and animal world. The existence of men, animals and even the plants is impossible without a fair amount of oxygen in the air. If the trees are cut down ruthlessly, the balance of oxygen in the atmosphere is disturbed and it has serious repercussions.

Trees check floods and soil erosion. In forests the dense undergrowth ensures preservation of water which gets released slowly into plains, valleys and living habitations.

A large number of wild animals also live in forests. Birds build their nests in trees. If there are no trees, the life of these birds and animals will be endangered.

Trees provide us so many things such as shade, fuel, timber for houses, wood for furniture, gum, fodder for animals, medicines etc. So many industries are based on the trees. Among them we have paper industry, match-making industry, making of wooden and cardboard boxes for packing purposes, etc. Recently, there has started the cultivation of a plant known as “diesel plant”, the oil of the seeds of which gives fuel like diesel. It is being grown in Maharashtra and Punjab.

So, trees are so essential for us. They should not be cut, but more and more trees should be grown instead.

Essay  No. 02

Value of Forests

Forests are nature’s gift to man. They are very useful for human life. They keep the atmosphere pollution free. Forests help in causing rain. They are helpful in checking soil erosion. They yield us fuel and wood. There are different kinds of trees in the forests. Teak, sandalwood and rosewood trees are very useful. The wood of these trees is used for various purposes. Wild animals find their homes in the forests. Unfortunately man is cutting down trees for material gains. The species of many animals are fast disappearing. Realizing the importance of forests, the government of India has started a movement for growing more plants and trees. The government has also set up wild life sanctuaries. Nobody is allowed to cut down trees and kill animals in these sanctuaries. The government should also check deforestation and unplanned urbanization.