This PBS electronic field trip looks at the rainforest with a self-guided tour, discussions of global preservation issues, and a look at rainforest inhabitants. The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests. What Are Rainforests Information abou the world's rainforest. Tropical and temperate rainforests share certain characteristics. For example, most trees flare at the base.
Vegetation is dense, tall and very green.
Many species exist in both rainforests, although the diversity is greater in the tropical rainforest. Rainforests have evolved over millions of years. Information on Rainforest biomes. Tropical rainforests are located in a band around the equator. Previous Create a flipbook album using your photos.