Exploring the Seven Biggest Forests Across the Globe

Shubhi Kumar
Jan 06, 2025

Amazon Rainforest

The largest tropical rainforest, crucial for global oxygen, biodiversity, and carbon storage; spans nine countries.

Congo Rainforest

The second-largest rainforest, vital for African biodiversity, is home to gorillas, elephants, and tropical flora.

Taiga (Boreal Forest)

The world’s largest forest, dominated by conifers, spans Russia, Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavia.

Daintree Rainforest

One of Earth’s oldest rainforests, rich in unique Australian species like cassowaries and tree kangaroos.

Valdivian Temperate Rainforest

A temperate rainforest in Chile and Argentina, known for ancient trees and high rainfall levels.

Tongass National Forest

America’s largest national forest in Alaska, with temperate rainforests, glaciers, fjords, and diverse wildlife.

Sundarbans Mangrove Forest

The world’s largest mangrove forest, a UNESCO site, home to Bengal tigers and unique marine life.

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