Welcome to “forests” on ecosystemearth, where we explore the fascinating world of forest ecosystems. In this section, we’ll examine the causes of high biodiversity in rainforests and the role of forests in water cycle. Moreover, this category provides blog posts of mangrove forests and the vital role of forest soil in sequestering carbon. Let´s discover the complex and interconnected systems that make forests such important and dynamic ecosystems. Enjoy reading!
The film “Kiss the Ground” has put the importance of soil health back on the agenda. A quick round-up for those of you who haven´t watched it: The movie draws an optimistic picture that the soil’s ability to sequester carbon could help to mitigate the effects of climate change. After watching, I asked myself: Is …
Our rainforests are the oldest ecosystems on Earth. Some of them have been around for more than 70 million years. Despite covering only 6% of the Earth´s surface rainforests contain the majority of animal and plant species of our world. Just to give you an impression of how diverse rainforests actually are: You can find …
Kayak and stand-up paddling between Mangroves are popular tourist attractions here in Guadeloupe. The plants are intriguing with their huge root system half lying in the water. But what are Mangroves and how can they survive such a harsh environment as salty water? I´ve been looking for answers in the library of our university when …
The role of forests in water cycles from rainfall to cloud formation, was a topic that highly attired my attention in the Ecology course at university. I´ve already heard of some other Ecosystem Services forests provide like storing Carbon or providing Oxygen. However, I haven´t thought about, how trees can influence rainfalls on a global …
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