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productivity or the uptake of carbon. The soil contains microbial organisms such as bacteria, which break down leaf litter and other organic matter into inorganic forms of carbon usable by plants through a process called decomposition. During the decomposition process the microbial community is respiring, taking up oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. The decomposition rate can be evaluated by measuring the uptake of oxygen. High temperatures and precipitation increase decomposition rate, which allows plant litter to rapidly decay in tropical regions, releasing nutrients that are immediately taken up by plants through surface or ground waters. The seasonal patterns in respiration are controlled by leaf litter fall and precipitation, the driving force moving the decomposable carbon from the litter to the soil. Respiration rates are highest early in the wet season because the recent dry season results in a large percentage of leaf litter and thus a higher percentage of organic matter being leached into the soil.
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of the eastern and central Amazon as well as the Southeast Asian Rainforest are old and mineral poor whereas the soils of the western Amazon (Ecuador and Peru) and volcanic areas of Costa Rica are young and mineral rich. Primary productivity or wood production is highest in western Amazon and lowest in eastern Amazon which contains heavily weathered soils classified as oxisols. Additionally, Amazonian soils are greatly weathered, making them devoid of minerals like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which come from rock sources. However, not all tropical rainforests occur on nutrient poor soils, but on nutrient rich floodplains and volcanic soils located in the Andean foothills, and volcanic areas of Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central America.
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volcanic eruptions, river movements or an event as small as a fallen tree that creates gaps in the forest. In tropical rainforests, these same natural disturbances have been well documented in the fossil record, and are credited with encouraging speciation and endemism. Human land use practices have led to large-scale deforestation. In many tropical countries such as Costa Rica these deforested lands have been abandoned and forests have been allowed to regenerate through ecological succession. These regenerating young successional forests are called secondary forests or second-growth forests.
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litter for added nutrition. Additionally, these roots reduce soil erosion and maximize nutrient acquisition during heavy rains by diverting nutrient rich water flowing down the trunk into several smaller flows while also acting as a barrier to ground flow. Also, the large surface areas these roots create provide support and stability to rainforests trees, which commonly grow to significant heights. This added stability allows these trees to withstand the impacts of severe storms, thus reducing the occurrence of fallen trees.
887:. Ultisols are known as well weathered, acidic red clay soils, deficient in major nutrients such as calcium and potassium. Similarly, oxisols are acidic, old, typically reddish, highly weathered and leached, however are well drained compared to ultisols. The clay content of ultisols is high, making it difficult for water to penetrate and flow through. The reddish color of both soils is the result of heavy heat and moisture forming oxides of iron and aluminium, which are insoluble in water and not taken up readily by plants. 354: 1110: 58: 940: 210: 562:. The vegetation at this layer generally consists of shade-tolerant shrubs, herbs, small trees, and large woody vines which climb into the trees to capture sunlight. Only about 5% of sunlight breaches the canopy to arrive at the understory causing true understory plants to seldom grow to 3 m (10 feet). As an adaptation to these low light levels, understory plants have often evolved much larger leaves. Many seedlings that will grow to the canopy level are in the understory. 50: 1150: 333: 599:, including orchids, bromeliads, mosses and lichens. These epiphytic plants attach to trunks and branches and obtain water and minerals from rain and debris that collects on the supporting plants. The fauna is similar to that found in the emergent layer, but more diverse. It is suggested that the total arthropod species richness of the tropical canopy might be as high as 20 million. Other species inhabiting this layer include many avian species such as the 311:. The separation of the landmass resulted in a great loss of amphibian diversity while at the same time the drier climate spurred the diversification of reptiles. The division left tropical rainforests located in five major regions of the world: tropical America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and New Guinea, with smaller outliers in Australia. However, the specifics of the origin of rainforests remain uncertain due to an incomplete fossil record. 1053: 799: 1380: 918: 456: 984: 825: 1126:
inhabited the rainforests for tens of thousands of years and have remained so elusive that only recently have some tribes been discovered. These indigenous peoples are greatly threatened by loggers in search for old-growth tropical hardwoods like Ipe, Cumaru and Wenge, and by farmers who are looking to expand their land, for cattle(meat), and soybeans, which are used to feed cattle in Europe and China. On 18 January 2007,
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to extinction. Niche partitioning is the other option for a species. This is the separation and rationing of necessary resources by utilizing different habitats, food sources, cover or general behavioral differences. A species with similar food items but different feeding times is an example of niche partitioning.
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to the rainforests. Rainforests are home to half of all the living animal and plant species on the planet. Two-thirds of all flowering plants can be found in rainforests. A single hectare of rainforest may contain 42,000 different species of insect, up to 807 trees of 313 species and 1,500 species of
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Tropical rainforests ecosystems are distinguished by their consistent, high temperatures, exceeding 18 °C (64 °F) monthly, and substantial annual rainfall. The abundant rainfall results in nutrient-poor, leached soils, which profoundly affect the flora and fauna adapted to these conditions.
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results from a high density of species with similar niches in the tropics and limited resources available. Species which "lose" the competition may either become extinct or find a new niche. Direct competition will often lead to one species dominating another by some advantage, ultimately driving it
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Soil chemical and physical characteristics are strongly related to above ground productivity and forest structure and dynamics. The physical properties of soil control the tree turnover rates whereas chemical properties such as available nitrogen and phosphorus control forest growth rates. The soils
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Some species of fauna show a trend towards declining populations in rainforests, for example, reptiles that feed on amphibians and reptiles. This trend requires close monitoring. The seasonality of rainforests affects the reproductive patterns of amphibians, and this in turn can directly affect the
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Tourism also has the potential to increase public appreciation of the environment and to spread awareness of environmental problems when it brings people into closer contact with the environment. Such increased awareness can induce more environmentally conscious behavior. Tourism has had a positive
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For the last three decades, the amount of carbon absorbed by the world's intact tropical forests has fallen, according to a study published in 2020 in the journal Nature. In 2019 they took up a third less carbon than they did in the 1990s, due to higher temperatures, droughts and deforestation. The
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Tropical rainforests are located around and near the equator, therefore having what is called an equatorial climate characterized by three major climatic parameters: temperature, rainfall, and dry season intensity. Other parameters that affect tropical rainforests are carbon dioxide concentrations,
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agriculture to overcome these limitations and enable them to push deep into what were previously rainforest environments. However, these are not rainforest dwellers, rather they are dwellers in cleared farmland that make forays into the rainforest. Up to 90% of the typical Yanamomo diet comes from
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An increase in tourism has increased economic support, allowing more revenue to go into the protection of the habitat. Tourism can contribute directly to the conservation of sensitive areas and habitat. Revenue from park-entrance fees and similar sources can be utilised specifically to pay for the
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and decomposition of organisms and leaves. Because of this, the buttress roots occur at the surface so the trees can maximize uptake and actively compete with the rapid uptake of other trees. These roots also aid in water uptake and storage, increase surface area for gas exchange, and collect leaf
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to low light can grow in this region. Away from riverbanks, swamps and clearings, where dense undergrowth is found, the forest floor is relatively clear of vegetation because of the low sunlight penetration. This more open quality permits the easy movement of larger animals such as: ungulates like
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Rainforests are divided into different strata, or layers, with vegetation organized into a vertical pattern from the top of the soil to the canopy. Each layer is a unique biotic community containing different plants and animals adapted for life in that particular strata. Only the emergent layer is
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Tropical rainforests are hot and wet. Mean monthly temperatures exceed 18 °C (64 °F) during all months of the year. Average annual rainfall is no less than 1,680 mm (66 in) and can exceed 10 m (390 in) although it typically lies between 1,750 mm (69 in) and
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all originally came from tropical rainforest and are still mostly grown on plantations in regions that were formerly primary forest. In the mid-1980s and 1990s, 40 million tons of bananas were consumed worldwide each year, along with 13 million tons of mango. Central American coffee exports were
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of trees. Instead of penetrating to deeper soil layers, buttress roots create a widespread root network at the surface for more efficient uptake of nutrients in a very nutrient poor and competitive environment. Most of the nutrients within the soil of a tropical rainforest occur near the surface
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Many indigenous peoples around the world live within rainforests as hunter-gatherers, or subsist as part-time small scale farmers supplemented in large part by trading high-value forest products such as hides, feathers, and honey with agricultural people living outside the forests. Peoples have
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is an ecological process that changes the biotic community structure over time towards a more stable, diverse community structure after an initial disturbance to the community. The initial disturbance is often a natural phenomenon or human caused event. Natural disturbances include hurricanes,
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is not always clear. Rainforests are dynamic and many changes affect the structure of the forest. Emergent or canopy trees collapse, for example, causing gaps to form. Openings in the forest canopy are widely recognized as important for the establishment and growth of rainforest trees. It is
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in the tropics has increased. While rainforests are becoming increasingly rare, people are travelling to nations that still have this diverse habitat. Locals are benefiting from the additional income brought in by visitors, as well areas deemed interesting for visitors are often conserved.
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such as fungi and termites that aid in the process as well. Nutrient recycling is important because below ground resource availability controls the above ground biomass and community structure of tropical rainforests. These soils are typically phosphorus limited, which inhibits net primary
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are a particularly interesting group as they are noted for their traditional headhunting culture. Fresh human heads were required to perform certain rituals such as the Iban "kenyalang" and the Kenyah "mamat". Pygmies who live in Southeast Asia are, amongst others, referred to as
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or shifting cultivation) and is considered a relatively benign disturbance. In fact, when looking at the level of individual swidden plots a number of traditional farming practices are considered beneficial. For example, the use of shade trees and fallowing all help preserve
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Some action has been taken by suggesting fallow periods of the land allowing secondary forest to grow and replenish the soil. Beneficial practices like soil restoration and conservation can benefit the small farmer and allow better production on smaller parcels of land.
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solar radiation, and nitrogen availability. In general, climatic patterns consist of warm temperatures and high annual rainfall. However, the abundance of rainfall changes throughout the year creating distinct moist and dry seasons. Tropical forests are
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where food is much more abundant. Other people described as rainforest dwellers are hunter-gatherers who subsist in large part by trading high value forest products such as hides, feathers, and honey with agricultural people living outside the forest.
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population and variety of trees and higher plants are notable. Described as the "world's largest pharmacy", over a quarter of natural medicines have been discovered in them. However, tropical rainforests are threatened by human activities, such as
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This high rate of decomposition is the result of phosphorus levels in the soils, precipitation, high temperatures and the extensive microorganism communities. In addition to the bacteria and other microorganisms, there are an abundance of other
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Soil types are highly variable in the tropics and are the result of a combination of several variables such as climate, vegetation, topographic position, parent material, and soil age. Most tropical soils are characterized by significant
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Agriculture on formerly forested land is not without difficulties. Rainforest soils are often thin and leached of many minerals, and the heavy rainfall can quickly leach nutrients from area cleared for cultivation. People such as the
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can be classified as tropical moist or wet forests, which differ in regards to rainfall. Tropical forest ecology- dynamics, composition, and function- are sensitive to changes in climate especially changes in rainfall.
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The pygmy peoples are hunter-gatherer groups living in equatorial rainforests characterized by their short height (below one and a half meters, or 59 inches, on average). Amongst this group are the Efe, Aka,
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ranges from strict preservation of habitat to finding sustainable management techniques for people living in tropical rainforests. International policy has also introduced a market incentive program called
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at higher elevations. Depending on latitude, the lower limit of montane rainforests on large mountains is generally between 1500 and 2500 m while the upper limit is usually from 2400 to 3300 m.
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climates. Some trees in these forests drop some or all of their leaves during the winter dry season, thus they are sometimes called "tropical mixed forest". They are found in parts of South America, in
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protection and management of environmentally sensitive areas. Revenue from taxation and tourism provides an additional incentive for governments to contribute revenue to the protection of the forest.
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estimated that perhaps 75% of the tree species at La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica are dependent on canopy opening for seed germination or for growth beyond sapling size, for example.
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The canopy is the primary layer of the forest, forming a roof over the two remaining layers. It contains the majority of the largest trees, typically 30–45 m in height. Tall, broad-leaved
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The understory layer lies between the canopy and the forest floor. The understory is home to a number of birds, small mammals, insects, reptiles, and predators. Examples include
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caused by geological processes such as volcanism and climate change occurred in the past, and have been identified as important drivers of speciation. However, fast human driven
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efforts are diverse, focusing on both preservation and sustainable management. International policies, such as the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (
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and poor nutrients, however there are some areas that contain fertile soils. Soils throughout the tropical rainforests fall into two classifications which include the
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by the amount of rainfall received each year, which has allowed ecologists to define differences in these forests that look so similar in structure. According to
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of tropical ecosystems, true tropical rainforests have an annual rainfall greater than 2 m and annual temperature greater than 24 degrees Celsius, with a
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around the world have inhabited rainforests for millennia, relying on them for sustenance and shelter, but face challenges from modern economic activities.
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species of reptiles that feed on these groups, particularly species with specialized feeding, since these are less likely to use alternative resources.
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Tropical rainforests exhibit a vast diversity in plant and animal species. The root for this remarkable speciation has been a query of scientists and
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Tropical rainforests have harboured human life for many millennia, with many Indigenous people in South and Central America, who belong to the
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effect on wildlife preservation and protection efforts, notably in Africa but also in South America, Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific.
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Tropical rainforests are among the most threatened ecosystems globally due to large-scale fragmentation as a result of human activity.
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Tropical rainforests have existed on earth for hundreds of millions of years. Most tropical rainforests today are on fragments of the
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and forest degradation. Despite these efforts, tropical rainforests continue to face significant threats from deforestation and
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receive high overall rainfall with a warm summer wet season and a cooler winter dry season. These forests usually fall under
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people of Central Africa. However, the term pygmy is considered pejorative so many tribes prefer not to be labeled as such.
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Tropical Rainforest: Our Most Valuable and Endangered Habitat With a Blueprint for Its Survival into the Third Millennium
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plant and animal matter, which disappears quickly, because the warm, humid conditions promote rapid decay. Many forms of
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Despite the negative effects of tourism in the tropical rainforests, there are also several important positive effects.
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alone contain 251 tree species with edible fruits, of which only 43 had been established as cultivated crops by 1985.
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is suspected to be one of the major causes of species extinction. Tropical rain forests have been subjected to heavy
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In addition to extractive human uses, rain forests also have non-extractive uses that are frequently summarized as
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forest in the tropics has continued its upward trend, with fire-related losses contributing an increasing portion.
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have been discovered within them. It is likely that there may be many millions of species of plants, insects and
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throughout the 20th century, and the area covered by rainforests around the world is rapidly shrinking.
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Ecotourism can be an incentive for conservation, especially when it triggers positive economic change
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is still derived from resistant wild stock. Tropical forests have supplied 250 cultivated kinds of
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for years. A number of theories have been developed for why and how the tropics can be so diverse.
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Location of tropical (dark green) and temperate/subtropical (light green) rainforests in the world.
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or West Papua in the island of New Guinea is home to an estimated 44 uncontacted tribal groups.
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process gives the oxisols a bright red color and sometimes produces minable deposits (e.g.,
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Tropical rainforests exhibit high levels of biodiversity. Around 40% to 75% of all biotic
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Efforts to protect and conserve tropical rainforest habitats are diverse and widespread.
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Oxisols, infertile, deeply weathered and severely leached, have developed on the ancient
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The structure of a tropical rainforest is stratified into layers, each hosting unique
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Forest peoples in the central African rain forest: focus on the pygmies
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These are found in cooler-climate mountainous areas, becoming known as
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with high rainfall typically found between 10° north and south of the
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are found in the forest canopy, as it often supports a rich flora of
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of at least 60 mm (2.4 in). Seasonal tropical forests with
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List of tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests ecoregions
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unique to tropical rainforests, while the others are also found in
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Terborgh, J., & Winter, B. (1980). Some causes of extinction.
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in Central Africa, and several tribes in Southeast Asia, like the
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typical tropical forest may become a carbon source by the 2060s.
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reported also that it had confirmed the presence of 67 different
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Canadian mining companies set to destroy Ghana's forest reserves
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in the deeply weathered and leached soils common in the Amazon.
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Brazil: Deforestation rises sharply as farmers push into Amazon
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Walker, Philip L.; Sugiyama, Larry and Chacon, Richard (1998)
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A common feature of many tropical rainforests is the distinct
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There is a diversity of forest people in Asia, including the
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climates are sometimes included in the broader definition.
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higher plants. Tropical rainforests have been called the "
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Moreira, A.; Fageria, N. K.; Garcia y Garcia, A. (2011).
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The emergent layer contains a small number of very large
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region was one of the main reason that cause the severe
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E. Lovejoy, Thomas; Nobre, Carlos (21 February 2018).
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The tropics take a major role in reducing atmospheric
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ratio (PET) value of <0.25. However, most lowland
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that occurs roughly within the 28° latitudes (in the
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Tropical broadleaf Evergreen Forest: The rainforest.
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growing here help decay the animal and plant waste.
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Norton and Co., New York, pp. 189–193, 1711:Why The Amazon Rainforest Is So Rich In Species 1692:Why the Amazon Rainforest is So Rich in Species 1248: 978: 591:are the dominant plants. The densest areas of 3586: 2867: 2393: 2282: 2280: 2278: 2233:Malhi, Yadvinder & Wright, James (2004). 3438:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 3247: 2719:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 2559:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 2464: 2462: 2460: 1927:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 1006: 260:still undiscovered in tropical rainforests. 3734:Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub 3348:) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 3344:: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of May 2024 ( 2821:survivalinternational.org (25 January 2007) 2740:(22 April 2012). Retrieved on 24 June 2016. 2390:. mongabay.com. Retrieved on 28 March 2013. 2104: 1954:China is black hole of Asia's deforestation 839:Artificial tropical rainforest in Barcelona 3593: 3579: 2573: 2275: 1997: 1633:International Tropical Timber Organization 1386:for seeing the diverse tropical forest in 3423: 3094: 2987:Jessup, T. C. & Vayda, A. P. (1988). 2791: 2688: 2686: 2684: 2682: 2536: 2457: 2440: 2430: 2322: 2312: 2258: 2033: 2029: 2027: 1740: 1293:used in evading the damage caused by new 1289:worth US$ 3 billion in 1970. Much of the 3555:Rain Forest Info from Blue Planet Biomes 3513: 3261:. World Resources Institute. June 2023. 3036:Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2954:Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics 2819:BBC: First contact with isolated tribes? 2205:Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics 1807: 1599: 1576:Effects of climate change on the tropics 1470: 1450: 1422: 1378: 1159: 1148: 1108: 1051: 982: 938: 916: 834: 823: 809: 797: 684: 564: 454: 352: 331: 286: 208: 56: 48: 20: 3391: 3201:Stronza, A. & Gordillo, J. (2008). 3194: 3140: 2989:"Dayaks and forests of interior Borneo" 2918: 2331: 2198: 2192: 921:Fungi play a part in nutrient recycling 252:", because over one quarter of natural 140:and agricultural expansion, leading to 61:Tropical rainforest climate zones (Af). 4101: 3304: 3163: 2980: 2933:(2/3, MAB: A Special Issue): 109–114. 2861: 2772:Journal of Anthropological Archaeology 2679: 2610: 2567: 2024: 1815:"Rainforests.net – Variables and Math" 1786: 1466: 1456:Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest 1018: 95:). Tropical rainforests are a type of 3574: 3117: 3026: 2849: 2751:Brazil's Indigenous Awa Tribe At Risk 2098: 1312: 1098: 912: 3718:Grasslands, savannas, and shrublands 3680:Grasslands, savannas, and shrublands 3356: 3118:Watts, Jonathan (28 November 2017). 2951: 2945: 2157: 2058: 1716: 1033:Speciation of Amazonian Forest Birds 966: 639:) as well as other animals like the 236:of soluble nutrients in the ground. 103:. True rainforests usually occur in 2966:10.1146/annurev.es.17.110186.001333 2217:10.1146/annurev.es.18.110187.002243 1227:peoples of the Philippines and the 1156:hunter-gatherers in the Congo Basin 1042: 515: 437: 111:occurs; all months have an average 99:, that includes the more extensive 13: 3265:from the original on 27 June 2023. 3141:VERCHOT, LOUIS (29 January 2015). 2388:Environmental news and information 1189:indigenous peoples of the Americas 1069:Indigenous peoples of the Americas 571:Forest Research Institute Malaysia 14: 4140: 3644:Montane grasslands and shrublands 3560:Passport to Knowledge Rainforests 3543: 3477:Herpetological Natural History, 8 1971:Trends in Ecology & Evolution 1833: 1563: 934: 680: 647:sp.), African giant swallowtail ( 3398:Semazzi, F. H., Song, Y (2001). 2832:"People of the Congo Rainforest" 2631:10.1146/annurev.ecolsys.31.1.533 1944:, The Guardian, 1 September 2008 1615:Tropical rainforest conservation 1584:. The tropics (most notably the 1479:in southwestern Papua New Guinea 1440: 1231:and Dayak people of Borneo. The 1138:has now overtaken the island of 163:layer rich in wildlife, and the 3760:Flooded grasslands and savannas 3507: 3488: 3475:, in central Amazonia, Brazil. 3465: 3446: 3269: 3228: 3157: 3134: 3111: 3054: 3006: 2824: 2812: 2800: 2759: 2743: 2727: 2504: 2381: 2132: 2052: 1947: 1935: 1527:Conversion to agricultural land 1447:Rainforest § Deforestation 1418: 1333:sequestering and storing carbon 713:, which grow above the general 601:yellow-casqued wattled hornbill 576: 450: 97:tropical moist broadleaf forest 4073:Ecological land classification 3602:Biogeographic regionalisations 3514:Varghese, Paul (August 2009). 1869: 1850: 1749: 1704: 1685: 1537:converting it to open farmland 1191:, or Amerindians, include the 347:Moist seasonal tropical forest 315:Other types of tropical forest 33:. 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(1 October 2003), 2166:Journal of Tropical Ecology 2144:Eastern Native Tree Society 1847:Retrieved on 14 March 2008. 1766:Retrieved on 14 March 2009. 1668:Tropical rainforest climate 1625: 1249:Cultivated foods and spices 979:Biodiversity and speciation 793: 738:Hymenolobium mesoamericanum 329:with, tropical rainforest: 297:Borneo lowland rain forests 204: 76:. They are a subset of the 10: 4145: 4083:Vegetation classifications 3985:Temperate Northern Pacific 3210:Annals of Tourism Research 2114:The Coleopterists Bulletin 1983:10.1016/j.tree.2005.12.002 1956:, Asia News, 24 March 2008 1573: 1567: 1444: 1435: 1374: 1316: 1301:, compared to only 20 for 1102: 850:Holdridge's classification 788: 580: 519: 318: 282: 4060: 4018: 3995:Temperate Southern Africa 3947: 3891: 3880: 3860: 3787: 3752: 3726: 3688: 3657: 3626: 3617: 3608: 3550:Rainforest Action Network 2784:10.1016/j.jaa.2010.10.001 2490:10.1007/s11104-010-0546-4 2178:10.1017/S0266467411000319 1845:The Tropical Rain Forest. 1793:(2 ed.). Checkmark. 1031:in 1969 with his article 1012:Interspecific competition 1007:Interspecific competition 695:Gilbertiodendron dewevrei 370:seasonal tropical forests 101:seasonal tropical forests 4005:Tropical Eastern Pacific 3955:Antarctic/Southern Ocean 3241:28 December 2007 at the 2653:Quaternary International 1762:25 February 2008 at the 1697:25 February 2011 at the 1533:invention of agriculture 1056:Tree house built by the 864: 494:Dicerorhinus sumatrensis 428:freshwater swamp forests 362:seasonal tropical forest 250:world's largest pharmacy 193:) programs, aim to curb 4026:Biogeographic provinces 3990:Temperate South America 3708:Moist broadleaf forests 3496:Conservation Biology, 2 3334:(inactive 10 May 2024). 2695:American Anthropologist 2432:10.1073/pnas.0600989103 1787:Newman, Arnold (2002). 828:Road on Swains Island, 759:Stephanoaetus coronatus 732:Hieronyma alchorneoides 558:), and many species of 498:western lowland gorilla 459:Western lowland gorilla 3320:Agricultural Economics 3087:10.1126/sciadv.aat2340 3063:"Amazon Tipping Point" 2868:Dufour, D. R. (1990). 2529:10.1098/rsbl.2009.1024 2314:10.5194/bg-6-2759-2009 2251:10.1098/rstb.2003.1433 1841:University of Michigan 1594:global energy trapping 1480: 1463: 1432: 1390: 1168: 1157: 1122: 1064: 996: 950: 922: 840: 832: 821: 807: 702: 573: 460: 365: 343: 300: 277:agricultural clearance 228:often results in poor 220: 62: 54: 46: 4088:Zoogeographic regions 4046:Global 200 ecoregions 3975:Temperate Australasia 3713:Dry broadleaf forests 2619:Annu. Rev. Ecol. Syst 2199:Denslow, J S (1987). 1600:Declining populations 1474: 1454: 1445:Further information: 1426: 1382: 1163: 1152: 1112: 1055: 986: 958:because of the rapid 942: 920: 838: 827: 815:Guiana Amazonian Park 813: 801: 688: 675:Tamandua tetradactyla 629:Ramphastos sulfuratus 568: 496:), and apes like the 458: 445:temperate rainforests 397:, and across much of 356: 335: 299:for millions of years 290: 265:Habitat fragmentation 212: 169:ecological succession 142:habitat fragmentation 60: 52: 24: 4109:Tropical rainforests 4068:Altitudinal zonation 4010:Western Indo-Pacific 3970:Eastern Indo-Pacific 3965:Central Indo-Pacific 2105:Erwin, T.L. (1982). 1495:) and fossil fuels ( 1429:primary (old-growth) 1329:biological diversity 690:Congolian rainforest 659:Bradypus tridactylus 173:carbon sequestration 66:Tropical rainforests 37:contain the largest 4041:Lists of ecoregions 3698:Tropical rainforest 3416:2001ClRes..17..169S 3377:2001ForEM.150..135D 3079:2018SciA....4.2340L 2906:on 18 November 2017 2665:2012QuInt.249....1B 2588:1969Sci...165..131H 2423:2006PNAS..10310316C 2417:(27): 10316–10321. 2359:2011CSSPA..42..694M 2305:2009BGeo....6.2759A 2076:1959JEcol..47..551W 1907:2010Geo....38.1079S 1876:The bite that heals 1862:8 July 2012 at the 1839:The Regents of the 1673:Tropical vegetation 1515:, directly causing 1467:Mining and drilling 1214:soil organic matter 1019:Pleistocene refugia 726:Dipteryx panamensis 720:Hydrochorea elegans 613:Anthreptes collaris 490:Sumatran rhinoceros 420:Flooded rainforests 405:Montane rainforests 395:Indian subcontinent 360:in Queensland is a 358:Daintree rainforest 269:habitat destruction 93:Tropic of Capricorn 68:are dense and warm 4078:Floristic kingdoms 3842:Hydrothermal vents 3703:Coniferous forests 3665:Coniferous forests 3014:The primary source 3012:Myers, N. (1985). 2064:Journal of Ecology 1821:on 5 December 2008 1481: 1464: 1433: 1391: 1325:ecosystem services 1319:ecosystem services 1313:Ecosystem services 1169: 1167:hunters in Ecuador 1158: 1132:uncontacted tribes 1123: 1105:Indigenous peoples 1099:Indigenous peoples 1065: 997: 951: 949:in eastern Ecuador 923: 913:Nutrient recycling 841: 833: 822: 808: 750:Terminalia oblonga 703: 650:Papilio antimachus 625:keel-billed toucan 621:Psitacus erithacus 574: 569:The canopy at the 461: 366: 344: 307:supercontinent of 301: 221: 181:indigenous peoples 63: 55: 47: 4096: 4095: 4056: 4055: 4000:Tropical Atlantic 3876: 3875: 3783: 3782: 3675:Deciduous forests 3462:, 68(1), 336-343. 3454:Monge- Nájera, J. 2299:(12): 2759–2778. 2245:(1443): 311–329. 1901:(12): 1079–1082. 1755:Woodward, Susan. 1586:Amazon rainforest 1360:Amazon rainforest 1303:temperate forests 1291:genetic variation 1027:was developed by 967:Forest succession 775:Pteropus vampyrus 767:Colobus polykomos 605:Ceratogymna elata 544:ring-tailed coati 536:poison dart frogs 434:) and elsewhere. 179:regulation. 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Index


Amazon rainforest
Brazil
South America
diversity
Earth


rainforests
Equator
tropical forest
biome
torrid zone
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
tropical moist broadleaf forest
seasonal tropical forests
tropical rainforest climates
dry season
precipitation
tropical monsoon
savanna
biodiversity
insect
logging
habitat fragmentation
loss
ecosystems
canopy
understory

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