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Forest | Definition, Ecology, Types, Trees, Examples, Facts | Britannica Forests can develop under various conditions, and the kind of soil, plant, and animal life differs according to the extremes of environmental influences What are the main types of forests? There are three main types of forests, defined by latitude: taiga (boreal) forests, temperate forests, and tropical forests How are forests classified?
Island Center Forest - King County, Washington Located in the center of Vashon Island, Island Center Forest is a Forest Stewardship Council® (license code FSC-C008225) certified working forest and natural area managed to demonstrate sustainable forest management while protecting and restoring the health of the site's habitat
Forest - Wikipedia Forests are the largest terrestrial ecosystems of Earth by area, and are found around the globe [8] 45 percent of forest land is in the tropical latitudes The next largest share of forests are found in subarctic climates, followed by temperate, and subtropical zones [9]
Frog Holler Forest - Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust Frog Holler Forest is the largest working forest on Vashon Island Prior to public ownership, the forest received certification for its sustainable management practices under the American Tree Farm System Frog Holler also has a five-acre pasture once grazed by goats, sheep, and horses
What is a forest? | Forest Education Foundation Forests play a vital role in sustaining the life forms and atmosphere of our planet Forests provide a habitat for all the living things contained within them Apart from trees, the forest is also made up of soil, water, other plants, animals, birds and insects
Forest Biome - National Geographic Society 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 Forests are a source of fibre, fuel, food and fodder, and they provide livelihoods for millions of people, including many of the world’s poorest Some 2 4 billion people use wood-based energy for cooking Forests help mitigate climate change and improve soil, air and water quality
The Forest Biome Facts, Pictures In-Depth Information Forests are vitally important for life on Earth They are among the most biodiverse of all land habitats and are home to around 80% of all land species Tropical rainforests alone are home to an estimated 50% of all species on Earth
Dockton Forest - Washington Trails Association Waiting quietly on Maury Island (a peninsula just off Vashon Island), Dockton Forest welcomes walkers, bikers, and equestrians, as well as boaters to their 9 miles of trails and shorefront property Continue reading