Question

"Monoculture of a particular type tree is no substitute for natural forests " state two reasons and justify your answer?

Answer 1

Monoculture of a particular type of tree is not a substitute for natural forests because:
i. Natural forests consists of several types of trees belonging to different species but monoculture is cultivation of a particular type of tree. Thus, there is no diversity of trees in monoculture unlike natural forests.
ii. Natural forests support several flora and fauna and are ecologically balanced, in which different species of plant and animal coexists. In monoculture, diversity of plant is absent and few animals are found which are supported by particular type of trees grown.

Answer 2

Monoculture of a particular type of tree is not a substitute for natural forests because:

i. Natural forests consists of several types of trees belonging to different species but monoculture is cultivation of a particular type of tree. Thus, there is no diversity of trees in monoculture unlike natural forests.

ii. Natural forests support several flora and fauna and are ecologically balanced, in which different species of plant and animal coexists. In monoculture, diversity of plant is absent and few animals are found which are supported by particular type of trees grown.