Features of planations
- Created by: hannah kingham
- Created on: 08-02-16 12:16
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- Main features of tropical plantations
- _____ ____
- Existing forest will be removed to provide land
- MONOCULTURE
- Easier to manage if single species is grown
- _______ ______ are similar so harvesting is easier
- Lower wildlife value than _______ due to low biodiversity
- SPECIES SELECTION
- Species that are grown are _____ value e.g. teak
- Often exotic non-indigenous species
- _______ pest attack and wildlife
- Species that are grown are _____ value e.g. teak
- SELECTIVE BREEDING
- Usually grown for desirable characteristics e.g. _______, pest resistance and fast growth
- Reduced ______ _____ will ensure similar growth rates and physical properties
- Less chance of disease as only one species but if disease did occur, the _______ of the trees will be affected
- _____ ____
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