The map above shows where rainforest biomes are located in the world. There is a link between climate, vegetation and biomes. Tropical hot wet climates are found close to the Equator where the ...

This chapter describes some of the major terrestrial biomes in the world; tropical forests, savannas, deserts, temperate grasslands, temperate deciduous forests, Mediterranean scrub, coniferous ...

Various facets of global changes and related problems and challenges are asking for sound impact assessments and corresponding coping strategies. The human impact on nature is a major driver of ...