Forests: Our Lifeline Class 7 Notes

Forests: Our Lifeline Class 7 Science Notes – Chapter 17

Many products in our day to day life are obtained from forests. Forest is an environment which is a place of living for micro-organisms, plants, and animals. The uppermost layer of the forest is formed by trees and followed by shrubs. The lowest level of vegetation is formed by herbs. These various layers of vegetation provide shelter and food for insects, animals, and birds.

There are various components in a forest. These components are interdependent on each other. Forests grow, changes, and regenerates. A place where living organisms, air, soil, and water interact with one another. Soil erosion is protected by the forest. Forest-dwelling communities consider forest as a lifeline. The quality of air, water cycle, and climate are influenced by forest. Please refer Forests: Our Lifeline Class 7 Notes for more revision notes.