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The Rain Forests of the World's
Rainforests cover 6% of the Earth's land surface, yet harbour over 50% of the Earth's terrestrial biodiversity. Tropical rainforests are a place of enchantment and represent the splendour and potential of life on our unique planetary home.
The map below shows the location of the world's tropical rainforests. Rainforests cover only a small part of the earth's surface - about 6%, yet they are home to over half the species of plants and animals in the world.
Many tropical rainforests are between 60 and 150 million years old and are still evolving, It is estimated that they contain over 30 million different species of animals and plants. These different species depend on one another for food shelter or reproduction as part of their highly complex ecosystem.
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Developing countries need development to generate revenue as well. To save the rainforests we must find a way for their companies to remain profitable without devastating the environment.
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Eco-tourism is rapidly becoming an excellent way for developing countries to bring in foreign revenue by preserving their rainforests. As the world's oldest and largest ecotourism organization, TIES is committed to promoting the principles of ecotourism and responsible travel. With the goal of uniting conservation, communities and sustainable travel, TIES serves its members in over 90 countries, as the global source of knowledge and advocacy in ecotourism.
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Commercial logging is the single largest cause of rainforest destruction both directly and indirectly. It is anticipated that The Philippines, Malaysia, The Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Thailand will soon follow as all these countries will run out of rainforest hardwood timber for export in less than five years.
Rainforests are home to half of all living species -don't let it disappear.
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