Question
Explain THREE factors favouring the exploitation of softwoods in Canada.
Answer
i) The many rivers in Canada provide adequate hydroelectric power for the pulp and prayer as well as other related industries
ii) The mild winters with ice-free waters in British Columbia make it possible to transport logs all year round using rivers
iii) The many rivers provide plenty of water needed in pulp and paper industries
iv) Excellent transport system ensures fast ferrying of logs to the factories and the finished products to the market
v) High domestic as well as international market enhances continuous exploitation
vi) Proximity of adequate capital necessary in forest management as well as establishment of related industries.
ii) The mild winters with ice-free waters in British Columbia make it possible to transport logs all year round using rivers
iii) The many rivers provide plenty of water needed in pulp and paper industries
iv) Excellent transport system ensures fast ferrying of logs to the factories and the finished products to the market
v) High domestic as well as international market enhances continuous exploitation
vi) Proximity of adequate capital necessary in forest management as well as establishment of related industries.