Despite being rich in forest resources, why do tropical regions have limited growth of the lumbering industry in comparison to temperate regions?

Tropical regions are home to rainforests of the world and are such in forest resources. Forests in temperate regions are called boreal forests. Tropical regions have limited growth of lumbering industry due to: i Thick and closely growth grown trees having butressed trunk — less presence of single stranded trees. ii Difficulty in access due to moist loose soil and undergrowth. iii High biodiversity and provide valuable resources to the local communities. iv Thickly populated areas.

The lumbering industry is mainly situated in temperate forest regions such as Canada and Russia. Despite being limited growth, tropical forest are being cut rapidly due to: i Increasing population — clearing land for agriculture and plantation ii To fulfill demands of wood. eg Amazon rainforests being lost at rapid rate. iii Mining and construction of urban areas. The lumbering industry provide wood for shelter constructions in the regions whereas in tropical regions — wood houses are less common. Thus the demand as well as supply along with natural factors are reason for distribution of industry.