Describe rubber and latex as forest resources.

Here's a description of rubber and latex as forest resources:

• Latex is a milky white fluid produced by certain plants, most notably the Hevea brasiliensis (rubber tree). It is tapped from the tree bark and is the raw material from which natural rubber is made.
• Rubber is an elastic material derived from latex. It is a natural polymer known for its flexibility, strength, and waterproof qualities. Both latex and rubber are considered forest resources because they are harvested directly from trees grown in plantations, often established in tropical forest regions.