Role of Forests on National Economy

•    They provide timber for construction and furniture for industries.
•    Forest provide cheap source of fuel in form of firewood, charcoal at many people.
•    They protect water catchment areas and are sources of rivers.
•    Forests provide a variety of plants species, most of which are of medicine values.
•    Forests conserve soils which support Agriculture.
•    They are sources of raw materials for pulp and paper industries.
•    Forests add moisture to the atmosphere this contributes to convectional rain formation.
•    They provide employment for people who work in pulp and paper industries.
•    They provide recreation and scenic sites, which are tourist attraction.
•    They provide habitats for animals and birds and are thus a basis of national parks establishment.
•    They are sources of food on form of roots, fruits, and honey for human consumption.
•    They are air purifiers.
•    They protect soil, from winds and surfaces run-off.
•    They are also used for research purposes.
•    They provide transmission poles.