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Rainforest - Wikipedia Rainforests are forests characterized by a closed and continuous tree canopy, moisture-dependent vegetation, the presence of epiphytes and lianas and the absence of wildfire Rainforests can be generally classified as tropical rainforests or temperate rainforests, but other types have been described
Rainforest | Definition, Plants, Map, Facts | Britannica Rainforest, luxuriant forest, generally composed of tall, broad-leaved trees and usually found in wet tropical uplands and lowlands around the Equator Rainforests usually occur in regions where there is a high annual rainfall of generally more than 1,800 mm (70 inches) and a hot and steamy climate
Rainforest - Education | National Geographic Society A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees that receives a high amount of rainfall Rainforests are likely Earth’s oldest living ecosystems , with some surviving in their present form for at least 60 million years
What is a Rainforest? | Rainforest Alliance Rainforests, as you might guess, are forests that receive a great amount of rainfall—more than 80 inches each year Composed of millions of unique ecosystems, rainforests are the central nervous system of our planet—a hotbed of evolution, life, and diversity Sign up for useful tips to green your life and protect our planet
6 Rainforests in the United States (Pictures Facts) The United States is home to several diverse and unique rainforest ecosystems, both tropical and temperate These ecosystems provide critical habitat for a wide array of species In this article, we will take a look at the rainforests in the United States, and learn about their features and ecological importance
The Tropical Rainforest – Introduction to Global Change For example, one study in the Amazon rain forest, which used Ca-45 and P-35, found that more than 99% of the nutrients added to the system (in the form of isotopes) were retained in root mats More commonly, about 60 – 80% of nutrients are retained by the roots, and thus made available to the tree
Visiting the Hoh Rain Forest - U. S. National Park Service The Hoh Rain Forest is located in the stretch of the Pacific Northwest rainforest which once spanned the Pacific coast from southeastern Alaska to the central coast of California The Hoh is one of the finest remaining examples of temperate rainforest in the United States and is one of the park's most popular destinations