Question

Mention two reasons why monsoon deciduous forests are commercially more valuable than the other types of forests.

Answer 1

Answer:

i) Provide valuable timber and other forest products.

(ii) These forests are not as dense as tropical evergreen forests.

Additional Points:

(iii) The wood of the trees is not so heavy as to be difficult to transport.

(iv) These trees grow in pure-stands and are therefore easier to exploit for commercial purposes.

(i) Forests are accessible.

(ii) Yield hard wood/durable wood accept any product.