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346 Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 SocialForests andWildlife of India 10Understand importance of forestsRecognise types of forestsStudy wildlife preservationRecognise impact of deforestationLearn conservation strategiesLearning OutcomesWarm Up%u2022 What is a forest?%u2022 How are forests useful to living things?Importance of ForestsForests are the gift of nature. For ecological balance, one third i.e. 33% of the total area of a country should have forests but in India, only one fifth i.e. only 20% is forest area. Forests are very useful to us. They provide wood, herbs, fruits, gum and medicinal plants. They prevent floods and soil erosion. They also attract rainfall. Hence, it is necessary to make efforts to increase the forest area. Why is it necessary to increase the forest area? CheckpointForests in India