Without forests, there would probably be no human life on Earth. Many animals, including humans, are creatures of the forest. Until humans learned to hunt, they ate plant foods such as bark, nuts, and berries. The earliest records of humankind show that humans and the great forests evolved together. As humans learned to hunt animals for food and clothing, they sought out the forests, which was plentiful in animal life. Humans and forests will always be connected this way.

Impact of the Deciduous Forest on Human Life

Forests have an important impact on the environment as a whole. From the earliest times, forests have also offered food and shelter, a place to hide from predators, and many useful products.

Environmental cycles Trees, soil, animals, and other plants all interact to create a balance in the environment from which humans benefit. This balance is maintained in what...