Question

To what extent is it possible to develop more irrigated plantations of trees in lowland areas of Punjab and
Sindh.

Answer 1

Answer:

I think it is not possible in low land

Answer 2

Yes, it is it possible to develop more irrigated plantations of trees in lowland areas of Punjab and Sindh.

Explanation:

• Irrigated plantation of trees in areas of Punjab and Sindh as there has been development of forests in lowland areas of Punjab & Sindh using irrigation.
• Irrigation is essential owing to low rainfall, high evapo-transpiration, seasonal rainfall, irregular rainfall, keeps the soil wet, prevents soil erosion, &  root system needs to grow.
• The advantages of such development is use of timber for fencing, construction, firewood; food for animals & people, lean air & more oxygen, Scenic beauty, promoting tourism, protection of soil erosion, rainfall & humidity, employment, habitat for wildlife, among others
• But, there are some limitations in terms of high cost, long term investment, cost of maintenance & care, need for irrigation, more demand on water supplies, loss of farmland and land for housing, and problems caused by leaves, roots etc