FORESTRY
FOREST POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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Question
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Why do coniferous forests have poor soil?
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worms and beetles do not like cedar
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little rain falls
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no leaves fall to the ground and compost
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sunlight is blocked by leaves
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Coniferous soils are poor because the needle leaves do not decompose easily, which leaves the soil morbid. Soil types for Coniferous forests differ by the amount of moisture the soil receives. As you can see from the picture above the soils are smothered in pine needles which are composting the soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -The coniferous forests are increasingly threatened by many factors, mostly from humans. One of the biggest threats is deforestation for land development and building construction. Housing residential construction uses lots of wood to create homes and furniture. The result is a loss of habitat and lack of biodiversity.
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