Forests are places that are dense with many trees and plants.
Plants and tree leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen.
Roots keep earth in place,even on hills.
Leaves protect the soil from powerful winds,sun and rain.
Leaves and roots also help rain water to seep the hold ground. With out them , there would be much flooding. Finally , many plants and animal cannot live in forests. Scientists believe morn than half of all the creatures on earth live in tropical rainforests. Although forests are very important ecosystems . Many are slowly and into being destroyed. If we want a healthy environment, we need to conserve our forests.