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Rubber tapping causes slight harm to the tree they're tapping from, by leaving scars on the bark of the tree from where the rubber was tapped from.
Annabel Herbener
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It is sustainable as the tree lives. Also, rubber tapping naturally fertilizes the soil round it so aids growth of new trees.
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What are cons about rubber tapping?
your removing thin layers of bark.
Where does rubber tapping take place?
Rubber tapping takes place in rubber plantations, which are in tropical regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. The rubber trees are grown in these plantations for their latex, which is extracted through the process of tapping.
When did rubber tapping start?
jun 14,2004 rubber tapping is hard work,it can start as early as 2 am.
What does rubber tapping involve?
It involves cutting into a rubber tree to get latex out.
What is process of extraction of rubber called?
From the plant - "tapping" rubber sap.
What is the process of extracting rubber from the tree?
rubber tapping: they scrape the rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) tree for the sap which is rubber.
What are the disadvantages of rubber tapping?
your removing thin layers of bark.
Are rubber and turpentine made from liquids in roots?
Rubber is a latex obtained by tapping the bark of the rubber tree .Turpentine is a distillation obtained from certain species of pine
Where on the Internet can one find the pros and cons of installing rubber flooring?
You can find the pros and cons of installing rubber flooring at knol.google.com/k/rubber-flooring-has-feet-saying-yes. Another good website is www.ironcompany.com/rubberflooring.html
What are Three ways rain forests are used?
Logging (cuting down trees) tapping (taking rubber from rubber trees) shelter (home)
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 is rubber tapping and what dose it have to do with making rubber?
Rubber TappingTapping is done by wounding the bark of the rubber trees. It is done by making a cut at between one and a half metres from the ground at an angle of about 30° to the horizontal. The cut is about 2 mm. deep. It is made in such a way as to sever the latex tube but not to damage cambian - a paper like skin between the bark and the wood. When the liquid latex flows out, it is collected in vessels. Tapping of the trees is usually done on alternate days. Tapping starts before six in the morning, and the collection of latex is completely before noon. Tapping work is done generally by hand. It is very laborious job and requires considerable skill. There are several tapping system practised in Malaysia, but the most popular is a "Sloping Cut" made half way round the circumference of the tree.
