Category MAJOR WORLD FORESTS

Southeast Asian Rainforests

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Southeast Asian rainforests rank among the oldest and most ecologically complex ecosystems on Earth. Spanning millions of hectares across countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Myanmar, these forests have evolved over tens of millions of years into layered,…

Sundarbans Mangrove Forest

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The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest on Earth—a vast, tidal wilderness straddling the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers across Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. Spanning approximately 10,000 square kilometers, this UNESCO World Heritage…

Eucalyptus Forests (Australia)

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Australia’s eucalyptus forests are among the most distinctive and ecologically significant landscapes on Earth. Covering vast stretches of the continent—from the temperate highlands of Victoria to the tropical woodlands of Queensland—these forests define much of what makes Australia’s natural environment…