Essay on Forest in Nepal is often asked at various levels of competitive
exams in Nepal. The following essay on "Forest of Nepal" is a sample
essay for school and college students. We will be uploading different versions
of the essay over time.
[# Sample 1]: Forests in Nepal (270 words)
A vast stretch of land covered with trees is called a forest. They are
priceless gifts of nature. The presence of different kinds of trees in the
forests of Nepal adds to the beauty of Nepal. Due to diverse topography, the
forests differ from one region to another. The trees we find in the Terai
region are not found in the hills or the mountains. So the forest in Nepal can
be divided into four groups. They are tropical forest, sub-tropical forest,
temperate forest, and Alpine forest.
Firstly, forests hold their own importance in our country. It is said the
green forest is the wealth of Nepal. The green forest does not only make Nepal
beautiful but also plays a significant role in uplifting the economic status of
the country. Many tourists come to Nepal to view and enjoy the enchanting
forests, which means the tourist industry is flourishing.
Secondly, the utility of forests to our country is great. They prevent
floods and check soil erosion. They help to bring rainfall. They give us
timber, firewood, and fodder. They provide materials to many cottage industries
that give employment to a large number of people.
Finally, the forests of Nepal are the storehouses of medicinal herbs and
the homes of different species of animals and birds. But unfortunately, forests
are being destroyed for human settlements as a result of the growth in the
population. So today’s urgency is to stop forest destruction. We must preserve
our forest for us and for our future generations. Population growth has to be
controlled and people must be made aware of the importance of forests.
[# Sample 2]: Forests in Nepal (258 words)
The area covered with green plants,
trees, herbs, bushes, flora, and fauna is called a forest. Forests vary
according to locality and climate. Only in Nepal are mountainous forests, hilly
forests, and very dense forests in the Terai found.
There are many advantages to having
forests. We get firewood, timber, herbs, etc. from there. We buy firewood for
cooking, use wood for furniture and building materials, and use herbs as
medicines to treat people suffering from minor to fatal diseases. Forests bring
rain. They control floods. They provide us with oxygen to survive. They control
soil erosion. They keep wild animals safe to maintain the ecosystem. We graze
our cattle there to get medicinal milk. It attracts visitors. They enjoy its
greenery. We earn money from them. It keeps the environment safe.
There are some disadvantages, too.
Many wild animals attack visitors in the jungle. They occasionally emerge from
the jungles and attack nearby villages, killing our domesticated animals and
us. They occupy that area, which can be used for planting crops to feed hungry
people. The agricultural growth rate of our country will increase if we
cultivate that land. Despite some disadvantages, we feel that forests have many
advantages. So our government should control deforestation since jungles are
decreasing day by day.
Forests should not be cut down to build a dam or reservoir. Those who misuse forests must be lawfully punished. The government should ban people from entering the jungle illegally so that it can be safe not only for us but also for future generations.