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Frequently Asked Questions
Forestry is the science, art and practice of understanding, managing and using wisely the natural resources associated with and derived from forest lands. These include timber, water, fish, wildlife, soil, plants and recreation.
The forest is a complex ecosystem consisting mainly of trees that buffer the earth and support a myriad of life forms. The trees help create a special environment which, in turn, affects the kinds of animals and plants that can exist in the forest. Trees are an important component of the environment. They clean the air, cool it on hot days, conserve heat at night, and act as excellent sound absorbers.
Plants provide a protective canopy that lessens the impact of raindrops on the soil, thereby reducing soil erosion. The layer of leaves that fall around the tree prevents runoff and allows the water to percolate into the soil. Roots help to hold the soil in place. Dead plants decompose to form humus, organic matter that holds the water and provides nutrients to the soil. Plants provide habitat to different types of organisms. Birds build their nests on the branches of trees, animals and birds live in the hollows, insects and other organisms live in various parts of the plant. They produce large quantities of oxygen and take in carbon dioxide. Transpiration from the forests affects the relative humidity and precipitation in a place. Most of the fresh water in The Bahamas is located in the pine lands which is one of the primary reasons for the protection of forests.
An Act provides the legal framework for the long term conservation and sustainable management of forests in the national interest.
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