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Question
Differentiate between Lumbering in equatorial forests and Temperate forests.
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Solution
| S. No. | Equatorial Forests |
Temperate Forests |
| 1. | It is a tropical evergreen forest. | It is a temperate coniferous forest. |
| 2. | It is mixed forest. | One species of tree are found over an extensive area. |
| 3. | Wood is hard. | Wood is soft. |
| 4. | Hot and humid climate is not suitable for labour. | Cool and pleasant climate is suitable for labour. |
| 5. | Surface movement is difficult. | Surface movement not difficult. |
| 6. | Mechanisation is not possible for cutting trees. | Mechanisation is used for cutting trees. |
| 7. | No demand in local market. | Local market well developed. |
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