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Forest Distribution
1. Forest Distribution in the World
Forest distribution across the world depends mainly on climate, relief, soil, and rainfall. Forests cover about 31% of Earth’s land area and are unevenly distributed. Tropical evergreen forests occur near the Equator, coniferous forests in high latitudes, temperate deciduous forests in mid-latitudes, Mediterranean forests in western continental margins
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Explore global forest distribution types including tropical evergreen, coniferous, temperate deciduous, Mediterranean, and montane forests. Learn their climate, biodiversity, and ecological significance.
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