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Explain four factors that limit the exploitation of tropical rainforest in Africa.

Explain four factors that limit the exploitation of tropical rainforest in Africa.

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gideon
- Tree take long to mature which discourages exploitation.
- The forest has a thick undergrowth which make penetration / development of roads difficult.
- Trees occur in mixed form making it difficult to exploit valuable species.
- The Climbers / thick vegetation obstruct the felling of trees / huge buttress roots obstruct felling
operation / slow felling of trees.
- Water logged / swampy ground makes construction and maintenance of roads expensive
/impassable.
- Hot and humid conditions are uncomfortable / encourage breeding of disease carrying pests
which affect human beings.
- Some wild animals found in the forest are dangerous and may attack people.
- Logs are heavy / bulk hence difficult to transport.
- Limited use of hardwood discourage exploitation
gideon1 answered the question on October 4, 2017 at 11:54

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