Why is it necessary to increase area under forests? Give three reasons.

A. Forests are useful as the people use forest products in a variety of ways. They have many commercial and medicinal uses. Fruits and tubers were eaten because they were nutritious and herbs were used for medicinal purposes.

B. Bamboo is used extensively in construction sector. It is used to make fences, baskets and umbrellas. The wood is used to make agricultural implements like yokes and ploughs.

C. Oil for cooking and lighting lamps was acquired from the fruit of the Mahua tree.

D. The siadi creeper was used to make ropes and leaves could be used, usually stitched together to make disposable cups and plates