GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  Cool climate of Kenya highlands which enables coniferous forests to thrive e.g. Mt. Kenya and Aberdares. Heavy rainfall received in Kenya highlands and low evaporation rates which supports forest growth. Ruggedness and steepness of some parts of Kenya highlands making them unsuitable for settlement thereby leaving forests to thrive. High demand for timber and wood products locally and outside the country which encourages tree farming. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND JAPAN

  Similarities of softwood forests in Kenya and Canada Softwood forests in both countries experience the problems of pests and diseases, fires, soil erosion , and overexploitation. Softwood forest products are similar e.g. sawn timber, wood pulp, paper, poles, etc. Softwood forests in both countries grow in places with heavy rainfall , cool temperatures, heavy rainfall, and rugged terrain. Forest products earn foreign exchange in both countries. Tree species are similar e.g. there is pine in both countries. Differences Species of trees differ e.g. in Kenya there is Kenya cedar and podo while in Canada there is Douglas fir and white pine Canada’s softwoods are mainly natural while Kenya’s are mostly planted. Kenya’s softwood forests are found in highlands while Canada’s are found in lowlands due to cool temperatures . Canada’s softwood forests cover large tracts of land than Kenya’s. In Kenya, softwood forests are propagated by afforestation while in Canada it’s by leaving some tre...