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India
Question | Answer |
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What percentage of landmass of India is covered by forestry? | 22% |
name two examples of hardwoods grown in India? | teak and rosewood |
How is the Indian climate characterized? | The Indian climate is characterized by Hot, Wet conditions which encourage quicker tree growth then other tree growing regions of the world. |
What percentage of trees grown are used for paper and pulp production? | 10% of the trees grown in the region are used for paper and pulp production in local large-scale industries. some 97% of Forrest's in India are publicly owned and the government is committed to a policy of reforestation |
What could occur if areas of open soil are left exposed? | These areas are open to soil erosion. when heavy monson rail falls they can cause mudslides in upland areas |