Natural Vegetation of India and ISFR report: What is the role of forests in climate regulation?

Forests play crucial roles in climate regulation through multiple mechanisms. They sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, produce oxygen through photosynthesis, moderate local and regional temperatures through evapotranspiration, influence rainfall patterns, and maintain humidity levels. Indian forests are estimated to sequester approximately 4.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, making them vital for climate change mitigation.