describe the forest and forest industry of South America very long answer
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Within the first group the most important commodities are sugar, bananas, cocoa, coffee, tobacco, beef, corn, and wheat. Oil, natural gas, and petroleum products dominate the second group, while linseed oil, cotton, cattle hides, fish meal, wool, copper, tin, iron ore, lead, and zinc top the third group.
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Although the Neotropical forests are renowned for their biological diversity, the bulk of their trees consists of fewer than 200 species. The mixed character of these forests is a major obstacle to large-scale exploitation of timber. Nonetheless, timber harvesting has expanded dramatically since 1950, especially in the Amazon basin. Many species are used as cabinet woods, including the highly prized mahogany from Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia and several leguminous species such as rosewood. Some species are exploited as general utility woods and are mainly used domestically, often as fuel. Other species, such as the quebracho tree found in the Gran Chaco of Argentina and Paraguay, which produces tannin, have significant commercial value. Commercial tree plantations have become important sources of forest products, especially in Chile and Argentina. Additionally, eucalyptus groves have been planted throughout the region since their introduction in the early 1800s and provide both building material and fuel. Chile is a chief exporter of wood chips, plywood, and paper pulp.
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