(a) On an outline map of Africa show and name (i) three countries notable for lumbering (ii) one town in each country important for saw milling (iii) one se...
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(a) On an outline map of Africa show and name
(i) three countries notable for lumbering
(ii) one town in each country important for saw milling
(iii) one seaport in each country important for the export of timber and lumber products
(b) Explain any three ways in which lumbering is of importance to West African countries
(c) Discuss any three problems resulting from the exploitation of timber resources in West Africa.
Answer Details
(a) Outline map of Africa showing lumbering countries, saw-milling towns and timber ports
| Country (lumbering) | Saw-milling town | Export seaport |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Sapele | Sapele/Warri (or Calabar) |
| Ghana | Kumasi | Takoradi |
| Cote d'Ivoire | Gagnoa (interior) | Abidjan (or San Pedro) |
(DR Congo/Gabon with Libreville are also acceptable.)
(b) Three ways lumbering is important to West African countries
- Foreign exchange: export of logs, sawn timber, plywood and veneer earns valuable foreign currency.
- Employment and income: felling, haulage, saw-milling and furniture-making provide many jobs.
- Raw materials and local needs: timber supplies building materials, furniture, poles, plywood and fuel, and supports paper and construction industries.
(c) Three problems resulting from the exploitation of timber
- Deforestation and loss of forest cover, which destroys wildlife habitats and reduces biodiversity.
- Soil erosion, leaching and loss of soil fertility once the protective forest is removed, and disturbance of the water cycle.
- Over-exploitation and slow regeneration of valuable species, so the resource is being used up faster than it is replaced, threatening future supply.
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