Nature and EnvironmentInfo-film: What is a forest?07/25/2018July 25, 2018Many peoples' lives depend on the forest and the animals within, but all of us need the forest. It's crucial to the water cycle, helps prevent against landslides and erosion and is an active player in climate protection.https://p.dw.com/p/317m2AdvertisementWhat is a forest and what is it for?To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video