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What are the factors favouring the growth of natural forests on the slopes of Mt Kenya?

      

Give the factors that favour the growth of natural forests on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.

  

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Maurice
(i) The area has moderate cool climate are ideal for the growth of a variety of trees.

(ii) The area is a gazetted forest reserve/ settlement and cultivation are prohibited hence allowing forests to grow without interference.

(iii) The steep slopes discourages human activities thus enabling forests to thrive well.

(iv) The are receives high rainfall (1000 mm-22000 mm) throughout the year which encourages continuous growth of trees.

(v) The area has deep fertile volcanic soils that allow the roots to penetrate deep into the ground to support the trees.

(vi) The area has well drained soil thus there is no water logging which can choke plants and interfere with their growth.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 12, 2017 at 08:45


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