They provide employment for those who harvest the wood or products of the living forest. ... Other non-wood forest products come in the form of medicinal compounds, dyes and fabrics. ... One-third of the world's people depend on wood for fuel as a significant energy source. ... Agriculture is the basis of the economy, providing a livelihood for over 80 percent of the population. ... Trees draw ground water up through their roots and release it into the atmosphere. ...

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