Nature and EnvironmentWhat is a forest and what is it for?02:31This browser does not support the video element.Nature and EnvironmentMaria Lesser09/13/2018September 13, 2018Many peoples’ lives depend on the forest and the animals within, but all of us need the forest. It’s crucial to the water cycle, helps prevent against landslides and erosion and is an active player in climate protection.Copy linkAdvertisement