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Biofuel Forest Plantations are helping to create alternate forms of non-fossil fuels as well as offer purer water quality and reduced flooding. However, there may be a down side to them environmentally such as an increase in erosion and increased soil contamination by fertilizers and insecticides as well.

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The difference between plantation timber and forest timber?

Forest timber is common myth that the only way to get wood is by logging native forests whereas Plantation timber is another way of obtaining wood and that is by harvesting it from plantations. For more information please visit the link "Plantation vs Forest timber"


What is a plantation forest?

A plantation forest is a managed forest area where trees are planted and harvested for commercial purposes, such as timber production or paper making. These forests are typically made up of a single species or a few select species that are fast-growing and well-suited to the site conditions. Management practices, like thinning and replanting, are used to maintain the health and productivity of the forest.


What kind of trees in epping forest?

Epping Forest contains a variety of trees, including beech, oak, hornbeam, birch, and sweet chestnut. There are also some areas of pine plantation within the forest.


Differences between old growth forests and plantation forests?

The main differences between old growth forests and plantation forests are the size and type of the trees. Old growth trees can get very large, much larger than plantation trees. Also, in a plantation the trees are typically all one type, whereas in an old growth forest there are many different kinds of trees.


Is the deciduous forest soil rich or poor?

Deciduous forest soil is typically nutrient-rich due to the decomposition of fallen leaves and organic matter, which adds nutrients back into the soil. This results in a fertile soil that supports diverse plant and animal life.

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What is a forest plantation?

A forest plantation is akin to a farm field; trees are planted and grown for the purpose of harvesting them or their products.


What are the effects of fire on forest plantation?

Burning


Why is a plantation considered not to be a true forest?

Because it is not natural and is usually of only one species. The true, bio-diverse forest was cut down to make space for the plantation. A plantation will not survive into the future without the continued horticultural intervention of man. A forest is a natural, self sustaining ecosystem.


How do you increase forest?

Through the plantation of plants in the waste lands


What is the difference between plantation timbers and forest timbers?

nothing :D


How was plantation introduce by cutting down forest by british?

because they wanted to


The difference between plantation timber and forest timber?

Forest timber is common myth that the only way to get wood is by logging native forests whereas Plantation timber is another way of obtaining wood and that is by harvesting it from plantations. For more information please visit the link "Plantation vs Forest timber"


What vegetation is in Queensland?

Tropical rain forest, temperate rain forest, savannah, mulga, scrub, plantation species, desert,


What is the role of stakeholders in forest conservation?

the role of stakeholder of forests is just to conserve the forest area and take care of cut down and plantation of trees.


What is the name of John Tyler's estate?

It is called Sherwood Forest Plantation. It is open to visitors for a fee.


Where was John Tyler from?

John Tyler lived all of life in Charles City County, VA. He was born at his father's plantation of Greenway and lived at his home of Sherwood Forest Plantation.


What is a plantation forest?

A plantation forest is a managed forest area where trees are planted and harvested for commercial purposes, such as timber production or paper making. These forests are typically made up of a single species or a few select species that are fast-growing and well-suited to the site conditions. Management practices, like thinning and replanting, are used to maintain the health and productivity of the forest.