Question

Give reasons why a country should conserve her forests

Answer 1

• To ensure continuous supply of wood fuel/timber/herbal/medicine/raw material for paper making.
• To protect the soil from erosion.
• To protect the water catchment areas/create microclimates/maintain hydrological cycle.
• To create scenic beauty.
• To expand the habitat for wildlife/conservation of wildlife.
• To create employment opportunities.
• To reduce importation of forest products/save foreign exchange.

Answer 2

To have enough rainfall
Control soil erotion
Home for wild animals
Trees
 Act as wind breakers