What is a Forest? Simply defined, a forest is a large group of trees. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a forest is a land with tree crown cover of more than 10 percent and area of at least 0.5 hectares. Forests cover about 30 percent of the earth’s surface and contain about … Read more
Tropical Rainforest Biome The earth consists of a myriad of charming places. It’s also home to numerous plant and animal species including humans. This entire species live in completely distinct environments. These distinct environments are known as Biomes. Some of the main biomes of the world include grassland biome, desert biome, deciduous forest biome, taiga … Read more
What are Rainforests? Rainforests are the forests characterized with tall trees, relatively warm climates and a great degree of rain on an annual basis. Most rainforests have an annual rainfall in the ranges of 250 to 450 centimeters (98 to 177 inches). In ecological explanation, rainforests are defined as “multi-storied closed, broad leaved forest vegetation … Read more