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Primary Economic Activities — Geography STD 12 Commerce / Arts — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 Commerce / ArtsGeographyPrimary Economic Activities4 Marks
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Lumbering on a commercial scale
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Answer

Commercial lumbering is well developed in coniferous forest region of Canada, North Western Europe and Soviet Union.

The important factors responsible for the development of commercial lumbering in the above areas are as follows.

  • In coniferous forest one species of trees are found over an extensive area.
  • Coniferous trees are tall and away from each other so lumbering is easy.
  • Wood is soft and durable. Coniferous forests provide good raw material for paper and pulp industry and furniture making industry.
  • Due to good quality of wood (softwood) it has great demand in the world market.
  • Cool and pleasant climate is favourable for labour to work throughout the year.

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