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Tapping refers to the practice of carving channels in the bark of the tree so the "rubber" (sap) can drain and be collected.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is sustainable as it does not damage the forests or require trees to be cut down.
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∙ 14y agono they cut diagonal lines in the rubber trees and then collect the sap in cups therefore in this way it does not harm the rainforest at all.
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∙ 15y agoNo as long as it is not done to excess.
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What can you cultivate along with rubber trees?
Hi, As am an Indian, here they cultivate teak and mahagony trees along the border of the rubber plantation, and many vegetables are cultivated and also pineapple
What does the rubber tree give us?
It gives us rubber(coming from the name) and oxygen as well as many other trees
What is the scientific name of the gum tree?
Eucalyptus is the genera for (Australian) gum trees. They are members of the wider Myrtle family.[But not for rubber trees.]
Where do cork trees grow?
The cork oak tree grows in parts of Africa and Europe. Cork can be harvested from the trees without causing any damage.
Is rubber a polysaccharide?
No, rubber is not a polysaccharide..
What did the rubber tappers do wrong to the amazon rainforest?
The Rubber Tappers need trees to get sap from to make into rubber. The ranchers and Settlers need to cut down those trees for farming and houses. Rubber Tappers can also harm/kill the tree by drilling a wrong hole.
What do rubber tappers do to calcium?
It takes calcium out of trees
What did rubber tappers did bad to forests?
they cut the calcium out of trees
How many trees do rubber tappers cut down?
none
Does Rubber Tapping affect trees?
No, it does not affect trees in any way. Rubber tappers are sure to leave the tree unharmed in any way. :)
What are rubber tappers?
A rubber tapper is a person who goes into the forest (or into the rubber plantation, which may be located in a rain forest) and cuts little holes in the bark of certain trees and collects (rubber) sap from the trees. Doing this does not harm the trees.
Why do rubber tappers use the rainforest?
because they use the milk from the trees to eat and because they have no food or money to buy food and it doesnt harm the trees
How much do rubber tappers earn?
Per Month = 100 Real = £25 Per Year = 1200 Real = £300
Why are groups in the rainforest being effected by deforestation?
because rubber tappers will lose their job, because there will be no trees to collect sap or rubber from. Also settlers wont be able to build a home.
How much money did rubber tappers make for Brazil?
a number
What do rubber tappers do to help the Amazon rain forest?
They were hired to work on rubber tree plantations.
What do rubber tappers want?
they want vigina so they screw muther nature
