Question
State four characteristics of temperate hardwood forests.
Answer
- Trees are deciduous and they shed leaves in autumn then remain leafless in winter
- Has a fewer number of trees species per unit area compared to tropical hardwoods
- Trees have broad leaves
- Most trees e.g redwoods are durable and strong
- Trees are less bulky so easier to exploit
- Most trees are of high commercial value
- Has a fewer number of trees species per unit area compared to tropical hardwoods
- Trees have broad leaves
- Most trees e.g redwoods are durable and strong
- Trees are less bulky so easier to exploit
- Most trees are of high commercial value