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Paper and Pulp: Used in paper industries.
Resin and Turpentine: Extracted from pine trees for varnish and medicinal use.
Tourism: Beautiful landscapes attract visitors (Murree, Nathiagali, Swat).
Importance:
Provide valuable export-quality timber.
Protect mountain soils from erosion and landslides.
Act as water catchments for rivers feeding the plains.
Climate regulation in northern regions.
C. Subtropical Broad-Leaved Evergreen Forests
Location:
Found in foothills of the Himalayas, Salt Range, and Potwar Plateau —
particularly in Hazara, Attock, and Rawalpindi districts.
Climate:
Moderate temperatures, 500–1,000 mm rainfall.
Main Species:
Wild Olive, Phulai, Sanatha, Kachnar, and Ber.
Uses:
Fuelwood: Main energy source for nearby villages.
Fodder and Grazing: Support livestock.
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