Forest Resources
Forest Resources: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as trees as a source of wood, conservation of forest, forest products, medicinal plants, importance of forest, etc.
Important Questions on Forest Resources

What are commercial importance of forest?

Which of the following plant has medicinal properties?

Name any three products that we get from the forest.

Write the two names of a plant having medicinal properties.

One of the protective function of forests is in the protection of water sources.

Which of these are the protective functions of forests?

Preventing soil erosion is one of the protective functions of forests.

Protecting wildlife is one of the protective functions of forests.

Give some examples of the protective functions of forests.

Name the country that has the largest forest area. (Japan/Russia)

Forests check the entry of solar radiation on the Earth's surface.

Forests are _____ (renewable/non-renewable) natural resources.

How has decreased jungle affected the wild life?

How has decrease of jungle affected the local tribals?

If the deforestation goes on how will the wild life survive? Think and write.


What efforts can we make to cover up the loss of forests in Punjab?

Adivasi people cure diseases with herbs and shrubs.

