The Importance of Forests | AQA A-Level Environmental Science Revision | Primrose Kitten

Resource that can be replenished naturally.

Renewable Resource

Stable ecological community at succession's end.

Climax Community

Dense forest in warm, humid climates.

Tropical Rainforest

Forest in temperate regions with seasonal climates.

Temperate Woodland

Coastal forests in saline tidal areas.

Mangroves

Trees that retain leaves year-round.

Evergreen Trees

Trees that shed leaves annually.

Deciduous Trees

Trees with needle-like leaves, mostly evergreen.

Conifer Trees

Wood used for construction and furniture.

Timber

Natural services benefiting humans economically.

Ecosystem Services

Natural reservoir that stores carbon dioxide.

Carbon Sink

Cycles that recycle nutrients in ecosystems.

Biogeochemical Cycles

Processes that preserve soil health and structure.

Soil Maintenance

Interactions between different species in ecosystems.

Interspecies Relationships

Providing living spaces for various species.

Habitat Provision

Natural beauty enhancing mental well-being.

Aesthetic Provisions

Localized climate differing from surrounding areas.

Microclimate

Trees reduce soil loss through root systems.

Soil Erosion Prevention

Decomposition returning nutrients to the soil.

Nutrient Recycling

Plants and animals providing human food sources.

Food Species

Plants offering compounds for medical treatments.

Medicinal Resources

Wild species aiding genetic crop improvements.

Wild Crop Relatives

Biomass used for energy and heating.

Wood Fuel

Warming caused by greenhouse gas accumulation.

Greenhouse Effect

Decaying leaves enriching forest soil.

Leaf Litter

Trees protecting soil from wind damage.

Wind Barrier

Movement of seeds away from parent plants.

Seed Dispersal

Transfer of pollen aiding plant reproduction.

Pollination