Question

Why in Taiga region lumbering is main occupation? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: As due to perma frost the soil is frozen throughout the year..... So agriculture is not possible and livestock rearing is not possible in the cold region... So due to presence of many coniferous trees the only occupation possible is lumbering

Answer 2

Answer:

Taiga region lumbering is main occupation because...

Explanation:

(i) Lumbering is the main occupation of the people in winter as it is easy to fell the trees, haul them on frozen ground and stack them on frozen rivers.

(ii) Manufacturing wood pulp, paper, matches, synthetic fiber, etc.

(iii) Trapping of fur-bearing animals. Fur trade is important.

(iv) Agriculture in the short summer season. Barley, oats, etc. are culti­vated.

(v) Fishing in lakes, river, and coast in the summer season.