Question

Difference between pure forest and mixed forest

Answer 1

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Definition of pure forest. : a forest in which at least 80 percent of the trees are of the same species.

Definition of mixed forest. : a forest with two or more predominant kinds of trees and with at least 20 percent of the stand consisting of other than the most common tree.

Answer 2

The difference between pure forest and mixed forest is as follows;

Pure forest

• A forest comprising nearly 85% of trees belonging to the same species is called a pure forest.
• Such forests experience heavy rainfall.
• Commonly seen in elevated regions and at high altitudes.
• Exist in humid and hot climatic conditions.

Mixed Forest

• A forest comprising two or more dominating species of trees is called a mixed forest.
• Such forests experience moderate levels of precipitation.
• They are commonly seen in low-mountain regions and on plains.
• They exist in temperate and humid climatic conditions.