Types of Natural Resources From Forests

1.What Is a Truffle Mushroom?

Truffle mushrooms are rare and one of the most expensive mushrooms.
These mushrooms grow in forests under oak and birch trees. They have an earthy smell and pungent taste.
Due to their musky and nutty flavour, they are used in various dishes and consumed raw.

2.What Is Manuka Honey?

Manuka honey is more nutritious than ordinary honey. It is extracted from the manuka tree, which is native to New Zealand.
The consistency of manuka honey is thicker than ordinary honey.
This honey has antibacterial properties and helps in wound healing. It also soothes sore throat and digestive issues.

3.What Is Biogas? How Is Biogas Produced?

Biogas is an eco-friendly, biodegradable energy source produced from decomposing animal and plant waste.
Microorganisms digest organic matter in the absence of oxygen.
Biogas, also known as biomethane, is used as a vehicle and cooking fuel.

4.What Are Swamp Forests?

Forests flooded with fresh water to salt water either permanently or seasonally are called swamp forests.
Swamp forests can be categorized into freshwater swamp forests and saline water swamp forests.
Example Myristica swamp, Nelapattu Bird sanctuary.

5.Name Four Medicinal Plants and Write Their Uses.

The names of four medicinal plants and their uses are given below:

Medicinal plants	Uses
Brahmi	Treats mental fatigue, anxiety and stress.
Bael	Treats constipation.
Bhringaraj	It promotes hair growth and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Tulsi	It acts as a natural blood purifier and cures fever, cough and cold.

6.What Is Latex? Write Its Uses.

Latex is a milky white thick liquid found in some flowering plants.
Latex is a mixture of various substances like fats, wax, gums, water, salt, tannin, enzymes etc.
This fluid is considered an excretory material which is abundantly found in stems.
Rubber, fig and mulberry trees produce latex.
Latex makes rubber materials like balloons, gloves, rubber balls, bandages etc.