Forest Botany

Ramillano, John Paul C.

BSAF-1

A forest can be defined as a region with a highly density of trees. Forest is the habitat for a
variety of living beings including plants, animals and microorganisms.
Botany, a branch of biology that deals with the study of plants, including their structure,
properties, and biochemical processes.
Forest Botany is applied plant science that is aimed at contributing to forest management. It
covers the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, genetics, and other aspects of forest
plants and fungi.
Forest botany is important in agroforestry for choosing the right trees, enhancing soil equality,
managing pests, and promoting biodiversity, among other benefits. It helps create sustainable and
productive farming systems.
Forest Botany has evolved from early taxonomic studies to a multidisciplinary field that
incorporates ecology, conversation, and sustainable management.