What is the importance of forest as a resource?

(N/A) Forests are renewable resources that provide the following benefits:
$(a)$ Habitat,food,and protection to wildlife.
$(b)$ Help in balancing $CO_2$ and $O_2$ levels in the atmosphere.
$(c)$ Improve the water-holding capacity of the soil.
$(d)$ Regulate the water cycle.
$(e)$ For human beings,they are a source of essential commodities like fuel wood,timber,pulp,paper,etc.
$(f)$ They provide useful products such as fruits,resins,gums,essential oils,and bidi wrappers.