FOREST RESOURCES AND THEIR USES
Subject : Agricultural Science
Class : Jss 2 / Basic 8
Term : Third Term / 3rd Term
Week : Week 7
Topic : FOREST RESOURCES AND THEIR USES
Previous Knowledge : Learners have been taught
MEANING OF FOREST TYPES OF FOREST
in their previous lesson .
Behavioural Objectives : By the end of the lesson , learner will be able to
- List the risk Factors in Water and Fish Farming
FOREST RESOURCES AND THEIR USES
CONTENT
- Forest Resources
- Examples of Resources Found in the Forest
- Forest Resources and their Uses
Forest Resources
There are numbers of useful materials which are derived from the forest. The usefulness of each is determined by the culture, taste, environment and the level of social and industrial development the following are some examples of resources found in the forest:
Examples of Resources Found in the Forest
The following resources can be found in the forest:
- Trees
- Wildlife
- Fruits and vegetable products
- Various herb (bark of trees)
- Shelter
- Industrial resources
Forest Resources and their Uses
The table below shows some of the resources from the forest and their uses.
| S/n | Plant Products | Uses | |
| 1. | Timber | For making poles, planks, furniture, paper; for export. |
|
| 2. | Leaves, roots, bark of plants |
For medicine, broad leaves for shelter and wrapping. |
|
| 3. | Gums | For making industrial gums. | |
| 4. | Dyes and resins | For dying clothes and other materials. | |
| 5. | Wood, charcoal | For fuel (making fire), for heating. | |
| 6. | Firbres | For making bags. | |
| 7. | Ropes and canes | For weaving baskets, for making chairs. | |
| 8. | Fruits, nuts, vegetables | For food. | |
| 9. | Flowers | For beautifying our homes. | |
| 10 | Trees | For wind breaks. | |
| S/n | Animal Products | Uses | |
| 1. | Animals | For meat, scientific study, pets, ceremonies | |
| 2. | Animals’ skin | For leather works, e.g bags, drums, belts, and shoes |
|
| 3. | Tucks from elephant, feathers from parrot |
For decorations, traditional ceremonies, exports |
EVALUATION
- Mention eight forest resources.
- State five uses of timber.
