10 Largest Forests In The World
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28 June 2024
Forests are the most fragile part of the planet. Their well-being is directly connected to ours and the rest of the planet's
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From the Amazon Rainforest to the Daintree Rainforest, here's a list of 10 of the largest forests in the world
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The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. The forest system is spread across nine countries and is home to over 390 billion trees
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Second to the Amazon, the Congo Basin is the world's second-largest tropical rainforest and covers an area of approximately 3.4 million square kilometres in Central Africa
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Spread across Chile and Argentina, the Valdivian Temperate Rainforest is home to some of the most diverse landscapes and ancient trees
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Also known as the Boreal forest, the Taiga is the largest biome on Earth, stretching across Russia, Canada, and other northern regions
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Tongass National Forest in Alaska is the largest national forest in the United States. It is home to stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife
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Daintree Rainforest in Australia is one of the most visually stunning places in the country. The forest is home to some of the most unique plant and animal species
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Great Bear Rainforest in Canada covers an area of around 6.4 million hectares, and is home to some of the rarest animal species in the world
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The Black Forest is a large forested mountain range in the southwest of Germany. This forest is famous for its dense canopy of evergreen trees and charming villages
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Bialowieza Forest straddles the border between Poland and Belarus. This forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Some of the cedar trees in the Yakushima forest in Japan are over 1000 years old. This ancient forest is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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