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TOPIC: Forests and forest uses
CONTENT: Types of forests:
Sub – Topic 1: Definition of forest and forestry
A Forest is an area of land covered with trees, shrubs and other plants. It could natural in nature or planted by man for a purpose. Forests are common in the southern part of Nigeria because of much rainfall.
Important Forest Trees
Forest tree crops.
Forest Animals
Sub-Topic 2: Types of forests
The mangrove swamp is found in the coastal areas of South south and south west states of Nigeria. They are in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, Rivers, Ondo, Ogun and Lagos states. Mangrove swamps carry mangrove species of trees, which are tall and could reach height of 45 metres.
It lies to the north of the mangrove swamp and fresh water swamp. The rain forest carries a dense collection of big ,tal trees. The area is of great importance for forestry and agricultural production. Trees like iroko, Obeche, Afara, oil palm. Mahoganies and
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