Natural vegetation provides the basis for many industries. The main industries based on forests are like this.
- Match Industry. Soft wood is used to manufacture match boxes.
- Lac Industry. Insects provide lac on trees and is used for records, polish, electrical goods.
- Paper Industry. Bamboo, eucalyptus, and many types of grass are used in paper industry. Bamboo is found in Terai region.
- Warnish and paints. Warnish and paints are prepared from resin which comes from forests.
- Medicines. Many important medicines are made from forests, e.g. Quinine from cincona. Other Industries: Forests provide raw material for many industries like pencils, boxes, sandal oil, furniture and sports goods.
