First of all, a regular forest usually consists of one dominant species of tree – the evergreen forests of colder climates, or the redwood forest of California, for example. A tropical rainforest has many species of trees and plants, and trees of the same species very seldom grow close together. Scientists have counted as many […]
Just 40 kilometers northeast of San Juan lies a vast piece of paradise known as El Yunque National Forest. Located in the eastern region of Puerto Rico, this natural reserve covers 28,000 acres of tropical forest and encompasses the municipalities of Canóvanas, Las Piedras, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Naguabo, and Rio Grande. El Yunque plays host […]
INTRODUCTION Echo systems around the world help sustain life for millions of species. Echo systems that are mainly forests provide a home for a large majority of the species alive. Therefore the trees in these forests are considered to be the most important species. Although it is true, that most species are not able to […]
Matheran is the smallest hill station in India. It is nestled atop a slender ridge in the Western Ghats mountain range. It’s located near two major metropolitan areas, Mumbai and Pune. Its serene beauty is accentuated by its prohibition of motor vehicles and marred by the habit of tourists to commit suicide. The word Matheran […]