Ecological Benefits of Forests

Good day dear community, first of all I would like to welcome you all to my new contribution and hope you had a weekend which has brought many interesting experiences into your life! In this article I would like to go into nature and hope you are able to expand your knowledge.

Forests are important for human survival in many ways and fulfill various tasks and have an enormous influence on the climate and ensure that the quality of the air is improved. Forests are one of the most important donors for oxygen and according to estimates, over 30% of the surface of the earth is covered with forests which provide a home for trillions of trees and tens of thousands of different species of living beings and it is an intelligent ecosystem in which one organism is dependent on the other and if this long chain should be interrupted, people would have huge problems. With the help of photosynthesis, oxygen is produced in the forest and also the numerous pollutants that are in the air are filtered and also a lot of water is stored in forests which is released to the environment. The soil of forests also plays an important role and even if it is not directly recognizable, there are large underground networks that connect different living beings with each other to exchange nutrients and forests also have an important meaning when it comes to erosions and protect against scenarios such as avalanches. Depending on the country or region, forests are highly endangered and every year more and more forest areas disappear, which is due to various causes, and the most common problems can include climate change, deforestation, pollutants or certain events such as forest fires. For thousands of years, forests have been of great importance for the human way of life and are one of the main suppliers of wood which is essential for the generation of energy and many people are involved in this large market which creates jobs and secures the survival of millions of people. It can be said that people are dependent on forests and use these areas as a place of retreat and visits to forests have a positive effect on health and help people to relax and find places of peace.

Thank you very much for stopping by and I hope you could learn something new about nature! I captured these pictures with my Camera Sony Alpha 6000 plus 55-210 mm lens.