Forests

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The understory of a rainforest typically consists of smaller trees, shrubs, and plants that thrive in the lower light levels. It is densely packed with vegetation, creating a lush and diverse environment. The understory plays a crucial role in providing habitat for many species of animals and supporting the overall ecosystem of the rainforest.

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South India and Sri Lanka are where there are rain forests on the subcontinent.

The taiga is a coniferous forest biome that covers a large land area, stretching across Russia, Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavia. It is one of the largest biomes on Earth, exceeding the size of the United States.

Common softwood trees that grow in the rainforest include species like pine, cedar, Douglas-fir, and spruce. These trees are well-adapted to the moist and warm conditions of the rainforest environment, making them important components of the ecosystem.

The producer in the rainforest is typically plants or trees that undergo photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy. These producers form the base of the food chain, providing energy for other organisms in the ecosystem.

An arctic ecosystem will be more fragile than a southern forest ecosystem because, it has much less biodiversity and there is a substancial difference in the amount of plants and animals that make up the ecosystem. Hope this helped everyone...

Forested land refers to areas covered with trees and vegetation. These areas play a critical role in supporting biodiversity, regulating the climate, and providing important ecosystem services such as clean air and water. Forested land can be found in different forms, including tropical rainforests, temperate forests, and boreal forests.

AVERAGE OVER A YEAR: 2 degrees Celsius, or 35.6 degrees Fahrenheit; the temperature fluctuates greatly over the year. AVERAGE SUMMER: 57.2 degrees Fahrenheit AVERAGE WINTER: 14 degrees Fahrenheit
i think it is 30 to 60 N
-40°C to 20°C, average summer temperature is 10°C

Forest soils tend to be rich in organic matter, have higher acidity, and more microbial activity due to the decomposition of leaf litter and organic debris from trees. Prairie soils, on the other hand, are often characterized by a thicker topsoil layer, higher pH levels, and lower organic matter content, as grasses do not contribute as much organic material as trees.

Examples of rainforests include the Amazon Rainforest in South America, the Congo Rainforest in Africa, and the Daintree Rainforest in Australia. These rainforests are known for their high biodiversity, lush vegetation, and important role in regulating the Earth's climate.

The Redwood Forest in California is home to some of the tallest trees on Earth, with some reaching heights of over 350 feet. These ancient trees can live for thousands of years and provide important habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species. The Redwood Forest is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching.

Crops grown in the Amazon region include cocoa, coffee, bananas, plantains, and rubber. Some areas also cultivate crops like soybeans and corn, which have led to deforestation and environmental concerns due to the clearing of land for agriculture.

Forest Conservation has two possible meanings. The first is the view that (some) forests should not be interfered with by man in any way. This does not really fit the definition of conservation however. The second I will quote from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the father of American Forestry Gifford Pinchot.

Tropical dry forests typically experience strong seasonal winds, with dry trade winds blowing from the east during the dry season and moisture-laden winds from the west during the wet season. These wind patterns help regulate the dry and wet seasons in tropical regions, influencing overall climate and vegetation dynamics.

biodiversity

Temperate deciduous forests cover a wide range of sizes, from a few hectares to thousands of square kilometers. They are found across the temperate regions of the world, including parts of North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The size of a temperate deciduous forest can vary depending on factors such as climate, topography, and human impact.

== == Boreal forests have long, cold, and dry winters. These are also known by the Russian name taigas. The summers in these forests are moderately warm and moist. They do not last long. There are only about 50-100 frost-free days in a boreal forest. These forestsBoreal forests have long, cold, and dry winters. These are also known by the Russian name taigas. The summers in these forests are moderately warm and moist. They do not last long. There are only about 50-100 frost-free days in a boreal forest. These forests are found in areas of North America and Russia. are found in areas of North America and Russia.
Out of the North, as the weatherman might say in reference to wind direction. another use of the term is Aurora Borealis- popularily Northern Lights, but literally Northern Dawn, Aurora was goddess of the Dawn in Greco-Roman mythology. Also a neat hobby manufacturer- Model Motoring, Famous Aurora Fighters, et al.

Some of the names of trees in the temperate forests are the: oak, beech, maple, shrubs, moss, ferns, lichens , etc...

Deciduous forests include temperate forests found in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. Some names of deciduous forests include the Eastern Deciduous Forest in North America, the European Deciduous Forest, and the Temperate Deciduous Forest in Asia.

Vampires are often associated with urban settings like cities, where there is a higher density of human populations to prey on. However, some folklore and contemporary fiction depict vampires living in remote locations like forests or isolated areas to avoid detection. Ultimately, it depends on the specific lore or story being considered.

Often described as the Earth's lungs, only in reverse, the tropicalrainforest's take in vast quantities of carbon dioxide (a poisonous gas which mammals exhale) and through the process of photosynthesis, converts it into clean, breathable air. In fact, the tropical rain forests are the single greatest terrestrial source of air that we breathe.
What's truly amazing, however, is that while the tropical rainforests cover just 2% of the Earth's land surface, they are home to two-thirds of all the living species on the planet. Additionally, "nearly half the medicinal compounds we use every day come from plants endemic to the tropical rainforest." If a cure for cancer or AIDS is to be found, it'll almost certainly come from the tropical rainforests.
Norman Myers, in his book, The Primary Source, writes that "tropical rainforests are the Earth's oldest continuous ecosystems. Fossil records show that the forests of Southeast Asia have existed in more or less their present form for 70 to 100 million years. The intensity of life forms is extraordinary: on the order of 1,000 species per square kilometer. By comparison, here in North America, we might only find 100 species in the same space." (2)
The largest rainforests are found in the Amazon Basin of South America, in Western African countries that skirt the equator, as well as South Pacific countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines. Smaller tracts of rainforests exist throughout Central America, parts of Mexico and Hawaii, as well as other islands of the Pacific and Caribbean.
Circling the Earth's equator like a belt, the tropical rainforests maintain a near constant temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and receive anywhere from 160 to 400 inches of rain per year. These favorable weather conditions allow all life forms to flourish year- round. Furthermore, by virtue of their location, the tropical rainforests were spared the extreme loss of life that characterized other regions of the globe during the ice ages. These two factors help explain why the tropical rainforests are home to between 50 and 70 million different life forms.
Tragically, the tropical rainforests are being destroyed at an alarming rate. According to Rainforest Action Network, more than an acre-and-a-half is lost every second of every day (refer to the entries below to see, quantitatively, what that translates into). That's an area more than twice the size of Florida that goes up in smoke every year! "If present rates of destruction continue, half our remaining rainforests will be gone by the year 2025, and by 2060 there will be no rainforests remaining."
Every second . . we lose an area the size of two football fields!
Every minute . . we lose an area 29 times the size of the Pentagon!
Every hour . . . we lose an area 684 times larger than the New Orleans Superdome!
Every day . . . we lose an area larger than all five boroughs of New York City!
Every week . . . we lose an area twice the size of Rhode Island!
Every month . . .we lose an area the size of Belize!
Every year . . . we lose an area more than twice the size of Florida!
At the very least, "with the destruction of the tropical rainforests, over half the plant and animal species on earth, as well as numerous indigenous cultures will disappear forever."(2) If strong and decisive action is not taken immediately to reverse the destruction of this vital ecosystem, the consequences will be catastrophic. In fact, many scientists agree that the earth could very well become uninhabitable for virtually every living species, including humans!
We've consulted some knowledgeable experts in the field of tropical rainforest conservation and come up with some sobering facts that will lend credence for taking immediate action to save the last remaining tropical rainforests. And what might happen if we don't.
B I O - D I V E R S I T Y
. . . "a typical four-mile square mile patch of rainforest contains as many as 1,500 species of flowering plants, 750 species of trees, 125 mammal species, 400 species of birds, 100 species of reptiles, 60 species of amphibians, and 150 different species of butterflies."
. . . "there are more fish species in the Amazon river system than in the entire Atlantic Ocean."
. . . "a single rainforest reserve in Peru is home to more species of birds than the entire United States."
. . . "at least 1/3 of the planet's bird species live in the Amazon rainforest."
. . ."the Andean mountain range and the Amazon jungle are home to more than half of the world's species of flora and fauna."
. . . "at least 1,650 rainforest plants can be utilized as alternatives to our present fruit and vegetable staples."
. . . "37% of all medicines prescribed in the US have active ingredients derived from rainforest plants."
. . . "70% of the plant species identified by the US National Cancer Institute as holding anti-cancer properties come from rainforests."
. . . "90% of the rainforest plants used by Amazonian Indians as medicines have not been examined by modern science."
. . . "of the few rainforest plant species that have been studied by modern medicine, treatments have been found for childhood leukemia, breast cancer, high blood pressure, asthma, and scores of other illnesses."
. . . "a hectare (2.471 acres) of rain forest absorbs one ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year."
. . . conversely, "the clearing and burning of the world's rain forest accounts for 20-25% of the CO2 emitted into the atmosphere by man. It therefore could play a significant role in any so called "greenhouse effect" underway in our atmosphere."
THE COST OF RAIN FOREST DESTRUCTION
. . . "almost half of the world's original four billion acres of rainforest are now gone. The lost area equals the combined size of Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada and Arizona."
. . . "in 1500, there were an estimated six to nine million indigenous people inhabiting the tropical rainforests of Brazil. By 1900, that number had dropped to a million. Today, there are less than 250,000 indigenous people left in Brazil."
. . . "man has recently increased nature's "normal" extinction rate by 10,000%. Most of this increase is taking place in the rainforests."
. . . "by conservative estimates, 9,000 species are going extinct each year, most of them from the rainforests."
. . . "we are presently experiencing the largest mass extinction since the demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago; only this time it's occurring at a much faster rate."

Giant pandas primarily live in the bamboo forests of central China's Qinling and Minshan Mountains. These forests provide the pandas with their main food source, bamboo, as well as shelter and suitable habitat for breeding.