Question

Explain two factors which favor the development of softwood forests in Canada.

Answer 1

1. heavy rainfall on the windward slopes of the mountain ranges of British Columbia encourages forest growth
2. low population density that has left land available for the establishment of forests.
3. some areas have rugged and steep landscape this discouraging agriculture and settlement hence land is available for the establishment of trees
4. Canada experiences cool to cold climate which favours the growth of trees