Question
Give the differences between softwood forests in Kenya and Canada under the following sub-headings:-
(i) Period of harvesting.
(ii) Period of growth.
(i) Period of harvesting.
(ii) Period of growth.
Answer
(i) In Canada logging is done in winter and early spring while in Kenya cutting is
done throughout the year.
(ii) In Canada trees take long to mature due to the cold climate while in Kenya trees mature faster due to the warm/tropical conditions.
(ii) In Canada trees take long to mature due to the cold climate while in Kenya trees mature faster due to the warm/tropical conditions.