11. Forest in Nepal

A vast stretch of land covered with trees is called forest. They are priceless gift of nature. The presence of different kinds of different kinds of trees in the forests of Nepal adds to the beauty of Nepal. Due to diverse topography, the forests differ from one region to another. The trees we find in the Terai region are not found in the hills or the mountains. So the forest in Nepal can be divided into four groups. They are Tropical forest, Sub tropical forest, temperate forest and Alpine forest.

Firstly, forests hold its own importance in our country. It is said the green forest is the wealth of Nepal. The green forest does not only make Nepal beautiful but also plays a significant role to uplift the economic status of the country. To view and enjoy the enchanting forests, many tourists come to Nepal which means tourist industry is flourishing.

Secondly, the utility of forests to our country is great. They prevent floods and check soil erosion. They help to bring rainfall. They give us timber, firewood and fodder. They provide materials to many cottage industries that give employment to a large number of people,

Finally, forests of Nepal are the storehouses of medicinal herbs and the homes of different species of animals and birds. But unfortunately, forest is being destroyed for human settlements as a result of growth in the population. So today's urgency is to check forest destruction. We must preserve our forest for us and for our future generations. Population growth has to be controlled and people must be made aware of the importance of forest.

यो सामग्री NCED  ले तयार पारेको सामग्रीबाट लिईएको  हो ।