8 Oldest Forests In The World
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12 July 2024
The oldest forests in the world not only represent ancient ecosystems but also offer insights into the Earth's past climates and the evolution of plant and animal life
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Here are some of the most ancient forests and amazing facts about them
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1. Daintree Rainforest in Australia is one of the most ancient rainforests in the world. It is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Site and is an estimated 180 million years old
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2. Borneo Lowland Rainforest in Malaysia is around 140 million years old. It is home to a vast array of plant and animal species like the Bornean Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, and the Bornean Pygmy Elephant
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3. Taman Negara, located in Malaysia's Pahang, is over 130 million years old, and boasts a diverse range of wildlife and plant species
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4. The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the "Lungs of the Earth," is the largest and most biodiverse tropical rainforest in the world. It is said to be 55 million years old
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5. The Caspian Hyrcanian Mixed Forests are located in Azerbaijan and Iran and estimated to be around 25-50 million years old. It is home to over 3,200 vascular plant species, and many animal species
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6. Reunion National Park is located on an island near Madagascar and is 2-2.5 million years old. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its volcanic landscapes and subtropical rainforests
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7. Kakamega Forest, over 2 million years old, is the only rainforest in Kenya. The forest is home to many animals, including the blue monkey, redtail monkey, De Brazza's monkey, baboon, potto etc
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8. Yakushima Island Forest, located in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, is home to rare endemic trees, including the famous yakusugi and a variety of Cryptomeria japonica, or Japanese cedar
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