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Protect agricultural lands from dust storms.
Provide subsistence resources for poor rural populations.
Act as buffer zones between deserts and farmland.
F. Riverine Forests
Location:
Along River Indus and its tributaries, mainly in Sindh and southern Punjab —
near Sukkur, Dadu, and Rahim Yar Khan.
Climate:
Semi-arid, dependent on seasonal floods and river moisture.
Main Species:
Shisham, Babul (Acacia arabica), Tamarix, Poplar, and Jhand.
Uses:
Timber: For furniture, boats, and agricultural implements.
Fuelwood: Abundant source for local communities.
Grazing: Seasonal pastures for livestock.
Flood protection: Trees reduce water velocity.
Importance:
Bind riverbanks, preventing erosion and flooding.
Supply economic wood for industries and households.
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