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Types of Forests There are mainly three types of forests:

● ● Deciduous forests grow in places with mild winters and humid, wet summers. They are mainly found in Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, and South America. ● ● Coniferous forests grow in places with long, cold winters and cool, short summers. They are mainly found in East Asia, Canada, Europe, North America, and South America. ● ● Rainforests are home to almost 50 percent of the plant and animal species in the world. They grow in areas that experience heavy rainfall and steady sunlight. They are mainly found in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of Central and South America.

ATMOSPHERE

WOOD PRODUCTS

Wood products store carbon

Clean bio-energy is produced from mill and forest resudies

BIO-ENERGY

Cars and factories emit carbon

Reforestation and sustainable forest management practices ensure the carbon cycle continues

Old forest slowly release their stored carbon as they decay

Growing forests will help to absorb carbon and release oxygen

Climate Facts

● ● Around 1.6 billion people throughout the world depend on forests for their livelihoods. ● ● Around 30 million species of plants and animals are found in tropical rainforests.

The Vital Role of Deserts and Forests

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