Forest plays an important role in terrestrial ecosystem. This paper discussed the ecological function of forest plants from the standpoint of cleaning contaminated atmosphere, water and soil. Some plants are able to absorb the toxic gases such as SO2, Cl2, HF and even radioactive materials. These plants can be used to clean the atmosphere pollution or monitor the pollution. Some plants can absorb contaminants from the soil. Those plants can be active in so called phytoremediation of contaminated soil. Forest plants reduce the air temperature through evapotranspiration. They can also conserve soil and water, resist wind damage and fix the sand. Therefore, the forest plants have enormous environment benefit.
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