Top 3 Types of Forests in the World

Tap to Read ➤ With 1/3rd of the earth covered in forests, it is natural to learn some interesting facts about the top 3 types of forests in the world. Batul Nafisa Baxamusa

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Forests of the World A forest is an defined as an area of about 0.5 hectares of land covered by more than 10% of trees. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Forests are categorized into three general types: temperate, tropical, and boreal. We shall have a look at these top 3 types of forests in the world.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Let's take a quick look at these top 3 types of forests and a few interesting facts related to them.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Temperate Forest

The temperate forest are the 2nd largest biomes on earth. They cover 25% of world's forest area. Most of the trees found here are leaf-shedding types. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

There are different types of temperate forests due to its large size. These include deciduous, coniferous, mixed, and rainforests. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Commonly Found Trees Oak, elm, beech, hemlock, hickory maple, basswood, cottonwood, willow are some of the trees growing temperate forests.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. These forests have 3 to 4 tree species per square kilometer. As their canopies are not dense, sunlight can reach the ground. Thus, the soil is rich in nutrients and supports a rich ecosystem. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Tropical Forest

The tropical forests grows near the equator around 23.5° north and 23.5° south. It is found in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

The trees in tropical forests grow about 25-30 meters tall and are very dense. About 25% of medicines used by us are from rainforest. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Commonly Found Trees Evergreen trees with broad leaves, orchids, bromeliads, mosses, ferns, vines, and palm trees.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Although 50% of the world's flora and fauna are found in tropical forests, the soil lacks nutrients and is acidic. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Boreal Forest

Boreal forests are the largest terrestrial biome. They spread across Eurasia, North America, Siberia, Scandinavia, Alaska, and Canada Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

The boreal forests consists of tall, evergreen, coniferous trees. Despite the harsh climate, a unique ecosystem thrives within the boreal forests. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Commonly Found Trees Deciduous trees as well as conifers that can survive the extreme climate such as pine, fir, and spruce.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The dense canopy does not allow much light to reach the ground. The boreal forests are home to caribou, hawks, moose, bear, deer, hares, shrews, lynx, foxes, wolves, woodpeckers, and bats. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Forests Help Sustain Life Forests spread across wet, dry, extremely cold as well as hot regions. Each of them boast of a unique ecosystem that spells unique life in every form. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 We need to protect our forests from devastation. Forests control the climatic effects on our planet. They are the lungs of our earth. We should do our bit to protect forests from deforestation, illegal mining, poaching, and other activities that affect our forests.