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Jkov05

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What is the difference between hardwood and softwood timber?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How does wildlife benefit from the forest industry?
 
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Answer to Question 1

A hardwood is a tree that is a broadleaf deciduous tree. A softwood is a conebearing
tree called a conifer that is evergreen



Answer to Question 2

As new trees are planted, lush growths of plants flourish with the seedling trees. These
plants provide food and habitat for wildlife. Several species of animals have been
reintroduced where they had ceased to exist.




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