There are various invisible and long-term benefits of forests, which are obtained after a long time period. These benefits are called indirect benefits of forests.
Some of invisible benefits are given as below:
1. The forests play an important role in keeping environment even and moist.
2. The forests attract the clouds and thus cause rainfall.
3. The forests reduce the intensity of storms and cyclones.
4. The forests reduce the outbreak of floods.
5. The forests are helpful in checking the soil erosion and expansion of deserts.
6. The leaves of trees get mixed up in the soil and provide humus and thus increase the fertility of soil.
7. The forests absorb the rain water and in this way they increase the ground water level.
8. The burned forests turn into coal due to earth’s extreme pressure and temperature which is a main source of energy.
9. Forest provide a natural habitat for wildlife.
10.Forests are the junctions for sport and so they provide entertainment to people.
11.Forests are very beautiful and charming and are therefore called the Ornaments of our Earth.
12.Forests are helpful in maintaining the ecological balance.
13.By releasing oxygen, forests reduce environmental pollution.
14.Forests reduce noise pollution.
15.Forests control the greenhouse gas effect caused by air pollution.
16.Forests have an important place in Indian culture and civilization. They are considered the most suitable places for contemplation and meditation and worshiping Gods.
