1. Forestry Science I Unit 1
Lesson 3
Products and Benefits of the Forest
Modified by Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office
June, 2002

2. Forest Products Baseball bats Candles Capsules/tables Clothing Combs
Cough syrup

3. Forest Products Crackers Crayons Eyeglass frames Football helmets
Fruits and nuts
Gum

4. Forest Products Ice cream Lipstick Make-up Maple syrup Milk cartons
Nail polish

5. Forest Products Newspapers Paint Parmesan cheese Pencils Perfume
Photo film

6. Forest Products Bandage strips Shampoo Sponges Tires Toilet tissue
Toothpaste

7. Benefits from Forests Economic benefits Social benefits
Environmental benefits

8. Economic Benefits
Enhance economic stability by attracting businesses and tourists
Reduce cooling and heating costs
Can add up to 15% to residential property value

9. Social Benefits
Improve mental and physical health and well-being of people
Contribute to a sense of community pride and ownership
Provide privacy and a sense of solitude and security

10. Environmental Benefits
Clean water, conserve water, and reduce soil erosion
Clean air, reduce air pollution
Create wildlife and plant diversity
Modify local climate

11. Our Life Without Forests
How would our lives
be different without forests?

12. Assignment