(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.
Explanation
(b) Three ways in which lumbering is important to West Africa countries (i) Export of timber earns foreign exchange (ii) Lumbering provides employment to many people (iii) Lumbering provides timber used in building construct and furniture (c) Three problems resulting from the exploit of timber resources in West Africa (i) Heterogeneous nature of trees (ii) Lack of motorable roads (iii) High cost of survey determine economic trees acceptable to foreign markets
