Forest development means the regeneration of degraded forest areas or reforestation after logging or heavy destruction using technical and scientific methods to upgrade the quality of the area and increase forest cover.

Forest improves the environment in many ways such as: Relative humidity of air is increased. increase fertility of surface soil. These add large quantities of organic matter in soil by which water and nutrient holding capacity of soil is increased.

The following techniques could be used for forest conservation, which could eventually improve forested areas and make the available resources sustainable:
♦ Afforestation.
♦ Selective logging.
♦ Controlling forest fires.
♦ Better farming practices.
♦ Checking forest clearances for urbanisation.

♦ Along with these essential products, forests also play an important role in protecting our environment by:
♦ Promoting rainfall.
♦ Reduces noise pollution.
♦ Maintains the ecological balance.
♦ Acts as a wind barrier from heavy winds.
♦ Provide moisture and lower the temperature.
♦ Prevents flash floods by slowing down the movement of water.
♦ Preventing soil erosion and preserve the fertility of the soil.
♦ Maintains the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the environment.
♦ Preserves the biodiversity by providing shelter for many creatures that depend on the forest for their survival.