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Mountain Slopes and Plateaux:
Prevent landslides, erosion, and siltation.
Maintain water flow in rivers.
Provide timber and fuelwood sustainably.
Enhance tourism and natural beauty.
Environmental Importance:
Prevent erosion, floods, and silting.
Maintain water cycle and rainfall.
Absorb carbon dioxide, reducing climate change.
Economic Importance:
Source of timber, fuelwood, paper, resin, and fruits.
Employment in logging, carpentry, and tourism.
Support livestock and local economies.
Reclaim barren and saline soils.
Provide employment and income.
Improve environmental conditions.
Reduce pressure on natural forests in northern regions.
5. Importance and Value of Forests (Overall)