(i) The trees are light in weight.
(ii) There is less undergrowth hence easier transportation of the cut logs.
(iii) The trees are tall.
(iv) Most of the trees have straight trunks with less branches.
(v) The trees are found in pure stand hence easy to exploit.
(vi) Most of the trees are softwood hence easy to cut with power saws and axes.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 12, 2017 at 12:39
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