Chapter 11. Chapter 11: Forests
In general what are the characteristics of a forest biome?
Guiding Question 11.1
In general, what are the characteristics of a forest biome? What are the three main types of forests and what influences which forest type is found in a given area?
Why You Should Care
We have already seen many reasons that intact forests are important sources of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Although the eastern half of temperate North America was almost entirely covered in forest before European settlement, most people who live there now live miles away from actual forests. Many people only see trees in parks or back yards, if they’re lucky, and therefore have little basis for recognizing healthy forests or understanding the processes that maintain forest food webs. Knowing what factors influence forest distribution and therefore whether your neighborhood was originally forested is important if you are to make informed decisions about your local environment.
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Most of the world's tropical forests are in:
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