Forests are also homes for animals. Without forests, a large number of animals will be extinct. The forest is conserving _ _ _ _ _ _, regulating climate, conserving soil and water, and preventing wind

Forests are also homes for animals. Without forests, a large number of animals will be extinct. The forest is conserving _ _ _ _ _ _, regulating climate, conserving soil and water, and preventing wind. Forests have the functions of water conservation and soil and water conservation. The roots of the forest are deeply and widely distributed underground, forming a huge root system, which is more developed than the branches and leaves on the ground. It can be said that the root system of the forest can firmly grasp the soil and prevent soil erosion. Forests can increase air humidity, regulate climate, transpiration plants, increase atmospheric humidity, increase precipitation and reduce temperature. In densely forested areas, in normal times, the canopy can intercept 15-40% of rainfall; The water holding capacity of litter can reach 2-4 times of its own dry weight; Each hectare of forest soil can store 640-680 tons of water; 50,000 mu of forest is equivalent to a reservoir with a storage capacity of 6,543,800 cubic meters. Scientists have observed that the soil erosion of woodland with 30% forest coverage is 60% less than that of woodland without forest. Building shelterbelts in wind-damaged areas can reduce the wind speed by about 30% within the scope of protection; It plays a role in preventing wind and fixing sand and beautifying the environment. Therefore, forest is the foundation of national economic construction and sustainable development, and plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining ecological balance.

So the answer is: water.