How do forests help protect soil?

They protect soil and increase fertility.

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  1. They turn soil into stone
  2. They remove all soil moisture
  3. They protect soil and increase fertility ✔

Why: Forests contribute to soil protection and increased fertility, helping keep soil in place.

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Forest soil is well grounded.
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Answer: They protect soil and increase fertility. Forests contribute to soil protection and increased fertility, helping keep soil in place.

  1. Scouting America: Forestry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/forestry
    Soil protection and increased fertility
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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