Summary
Praise for the previous edition:
"...those who are researching topics related to tropical forests will find a great deal of information here, well organized and presented in a readable way..."—Booklist
There are many different types of tropical forests—lowland wet forests, seasonal forests, cloud forests, bamboo forests, mangrove forests, and monsoon forests. The biodiversity in these areas is incredibly eclectic.
Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs and line illustrations, Tropical Forests, Second Edition examines the wealth of resources found in this biome, introducing the ecosystems of the forests and explaining the importance of forest layers, food chains, and much more. An essential introduction to tropical forests, this eBook discusses everything about this ecosystem—from geology to animal life to conservation. It also examines threats to these environments, including clearing the areas for farmland, logging, slash-and-burn farming, soil erosion, and soil exhaustion. Ways to manage these threats and promote conservation of tropical rainforests are also clearly presented.
About the Author(s)
Michael Allaby is the author, coauthor, or editor of nearly 100 books, mainly on science, natural history, and environmental topics. Among other professional affiliations, he is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences and the Association of British Science Writers. He is the author of several volumes in the Ecosystem set and Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate, Revised Edition, all for Facts On File.