<P> Forests provide a diversity of ecosystem services including converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and biomass , acting as a carbon sink , aiding in regulating climate , purifying water , mitigating natural hazards such as floods , and serving as a genetic reserve . Forests also serve as a source of lumber and as recreational areas . </P>
describe the various uses of forests to human beings
converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and biomass acting as a carbon sink aiding in regulating climate , purifying water mitigating natural hazards such as floods serving as a genetic reserve a source of lumber recreational areas