Watersheds & Forest Resources

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Jamaica's 265,000 hectares of forests play a critical role in the country's development. They provide lumber, posts, yam sticks, fuel-wood, charcoal, fruits, medicinal plants, rope, drinks, and other consumable. They protect watersheds and therefore enhance water supply, provide habitats for many wildlife species, maintain soil productivity and environmental integrity. They are critical to Jamaica's scenic beauty.

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