Problems faced in equatorial regions

Rampant occurrence of pests and diseases which attack man, livestock, crops and this has scared away settlements leading to low development rates.

Heavy rainfall received throughout the year and the existence of the densely forested regions has made the establishment of a transport network very difficult.
The region with its dense forests has made it difficult to exploit such areas leading to remoteness.

The equatorial forests are commonly inhabited by robbers, and this has constrained any attempts to the development of the region.
The heavy rainfall received throughout the year has caused a danger of erosion especially in areas where agriculture is practiced.
Heavy rainfall may also lead to flooding which destroys people’s lives and property.
Leaching of the soils due to heavy rains and erosion has also led to serious loss of soil fertility.
High rate of weed growth hence increasing costs of farming and clearance of land.

Steps taken to improve conditions in equatorial regions

Establishment of transport and communication networks such as roads to reduce remoteness.
Ensure political stability by talking peace with the respective rebel groups so as to allow development to take place in the affected areas.
Practice modern methods of agriculture such as application of both organic and in-organic fertilizers to check on the rate of soil fertility loss.
Setting up processing and manufacturing industries to take up products from agriculture and forestry to minimize wastage.

Use of herbicides to control growth of weeds.
Market research so as to enable the farmers in the region to sell their agricultural produce.
Provision of capital in form of soft loans to enable different activities like agriculture and lumbering.
planting of trees to control soil erosion