Question

State five factors that favour the development of softwoods in Kenya.

Answer 1

1. Cool climate that enables coniferous trees to grow/flourish.
2. Highlands receive high amounts of rainfall.
3. Rugged highlands discourage settlement and agricultural activities leaving forestry as the alternative.
4. High demand for the soft woods products encourage tree planting
5. Deep soils favour forest growth.
6. Softwoods grow quite first due to warm temperatures.