- Definition, Ecology, Types, Trees, Examples, Facts - Britannica
There are three main types of forests, defined by latitude: taiga (boreal) forests, temperate forests, and tropical forests
- Home | US Forest Service
Find a Forest Select your state to find a forest or grassland to explore
- List of national forests of the United States - Wikipedia
Map of national forests and national grasslands of the United States The United States has 154 protected areas known as national forests, covering 188,336,179 acres (762,169 km 2; 294,275 sq mi) [1] National forests are managed by the U S Forest Service, an agency of the U S Department of Agriculture [2] The first national forest was established as the Yellowstone Park Timber and Land
- Forest Biome - Education
There are three general types of forest that exist: temperate, tropical, and boreal Experts estimate that these forests cover approximately one-third of Earth’s surface Temperate forests are found across eastern North America and Eurasia
- Forests - WWF
Forests aren’t just full of trees – they're teeming with all kinds of life In fact, they’re home to an enormous 80% of the world’s land-based animals, insects and plant species, and around 300 million people
- Forests | Help Us Protect Our Forests | Forests of the World
Over 80% of the world’s land-based species live in or rely on forests, particularly tropical rainforests, which are teeming with life in every layer From the forest floor to the canopy, countless species exist, including colorful birds, rare plants, mysterious insects, and large mammals
- Why do forests matter? | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Forests provide a multitude of benefits that are crucial for the health of our planet and the well-being of its inhabitants Beyond their critical role in carbon storage, forests serve as vital shields against extreme weather conditions, such as storms and floods
- Forests - Environment America
The trees that make up our forests are some of the oldest living things on Earth, many of them older than America itself These forests provide crucial habitat for thousands of species
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