Homework 13 Forest Types

Homework 13 Forests of the World Due: Friday, March 13 Name _____________________   This homework assignment will lead you through an investigation of the different types of forests found throughout the world. Your task is to investigate 2 different types of forests and submit the following information on each type you choose. A list of internet links is included below. You can also easily find your own resources on the web or elsewhere.   1. Names of forest types you chose 2. Location where the forest types are found 3. General characteristics (description) of the forest types 4. List a couple of the most common plants and animals within the forest types 5. Issues related to the forests? (Is it a critical habitat, over exploited, etc.?)     Partial List of forest types: Tropical Forests Boreal Forests Temperate Forests Alpine Forests Broadleaf Forests Coniferous Forests   Websites: Forest Biomes World's Forests