What is a forest? First thing is that we should know the base meaning of the term which we are studying. A forest is a large area dominated by trees . Hundreds of more precise definitions of forest are used throughout the world, incorporating factors such as tree density, tree height, land use, legal standing and ecological function. According to the widely used Food and Agriculture Organization definition, forests covered four billion hectares (15 million square miles) or approximately 30 percent of the world's land area in 2006. Forest conservation is the practice of planning and maintaining forested areas for the benefit and sustainability of future generations. Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the ecosystem.It is important to conserve forests b ecause trees absorb carbon dioxide and turn it into wood, where the carbo...