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	Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests are found in a belt around the equator and in the humid subtropics, and are characterized by warm, humid climates with high year-round rainfall.
		Tropical and subtropical forest regions with lower rainfall are home to Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and Tropical and subtropical coniferous forests.
		Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests are common in several terrestrial ecozones, including parts of the Afrotropic (equatorial Africa), Indomalaya (parts of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia), the Neotropic (northern South America and Central America), Australasia (eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, and northern Australia), and Oceania (the tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tropical_and_subtropical_moist_broadleaf_forests (1518 words)

	WWF - Habitats
		In general, biodiversity is focused in the forest canopy, although five layers typify the forest structure: overstory canopy with emergent crowns, a medium layer of canopy, lower canopy, shrub level, and finally understory.
		The forests of Sulawesi are noted for the regionally high degree of endemism in a range of taxa, a phenomenon also seen in the Philippines moist forests and in the Lesser Sundas Semi-evergreen Forests.
		Tropical moist forests on oceanic islands are often highly distinctive due to high rates of endemism, extraordinary radiations of taxa and adaptive radiation, and relictual or unique higher taxa.
	www.panda.org /news_facts/education/university/habitats/index.cfm?habitatID=1 (913 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Queensland tropical rain forests (AA0117)
		Queensland’s tropical rainforests are located in the narrow, coastal, high rainfall belt of northeastern Australia on steep to undulating plateaus lying between 600 m and 900 m, with mountain peaks rising to 1,622m.
		Tropical cyclones are a feature of the climate and are a major factor shaping the structural and floristic differentiation of the vegetation.
		Queenslands’ tropical rainforests as a center of endemism differs from other areas of long-isolated floras in that it is part of an ancient continental as opposed to island landscape, uplifted more than 100 million years ago and tectonically stable for the greater part of the period of angiosperm evolution.
	www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0117_full.html (2615 words)

	Hotspots Revisited
		The Wet Tropics Bioregion was originally defined “as the limits of rainforest in the wet tropics, the western boundary approximating the 1 500 mm rainfall isohyet” (Stanton and Morgan 1976).
		The biodiversity of the region resides in its complex interweaving of habitats as diverse as rainforest, sclerophyll shrubland, sclerophyll woodland, tall sclerophyll forest, and melaleuca-dominated woodlands and swamp forests.
		Aboriginal occupation of the Wet Tropics of Queensland is thought to date back at least 40 000 years (Sluiter and Kershaw 1982), and the tribes of the area are considered to be among the oldest rainforest cultures in the world (Dasett 1987).
	www.biodiversityscience.org /publications/hotspots/QueenslandWetTropics.html (4193 words)

	Rainforest Biome
		Tropical rainforests are generally found between 30°N and 30°S latitudes, covering 6-7% of the Earth’s land surface.
		Tropical rainforests can be found around the world: In Central and South America; in Western Africa, eastern Madagascar, and the Zaire basin; and in Indo-Malaysia along west coast of India, Assam, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland, Australia.
		The average temperature in tropical rainforests ranges from 70 to 85° F. The environment is pretty wet in tropical rainforests, maintaining a high humidity of 77% to 88% year-round.
	www.nceas.ucsb.edu /nceas-web/kids/biomes/rainforest.htm (1451 words)

	Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests are in a belt around the equator and the humid subtropics and are characterized by humid climates with high year-round rainfall.
		Tropical subtropical regions with lower rainfall or distinct and dry seasons are home to Tropical and Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests and Tropical and Subtropical Coniferous Forests.
		Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests are in several terrestrial ecozones including parts of the Afrotropic (equatorial Africa) Indomalaya (parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia) the Neotropic (northern South America and Central America) Australasia (eastern Indonesia New Guinea and northern Australia) and Oceania (the tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean).
	www.freeglossary.com /Tropical_rain_forests (715 words)

	Tropical Rainforest
		The tropical rainforest is earth's most complex biome in terms of both structure and species diversity.
		Where forests have long been cleared and laterites have developed to cause season waterlogging of the sub strate, tropical grasslands and palm savannas occur.
		Alpine expressions of the biome: A simplification of the tropical rainforest in species composition and in stratification occurs as elevation exceeds 3000 ft. Distinct communities are found at higher elevations, communities that do not replicate latitudinal changes in vegetation as do alpine communities in temperate zones.
	www.radford.edu /~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/rainforest/rainfrst.html (1088 words)

	Rainforest Biomes
		The tropical rain forest is a forest of tall trees in a region of year-round warmth.
		Each rain forest has many species of monkeys, all of which differ from the species of the other two rain forests.
		A lot of the rain that falls on the rain forest never reaches the ground, instead it stays on the trees because the leaves act as a shield.
	www.blueplanetbiomes.org /rainforest.htm (2227 words)

	! Evolutionary History ! Tropical Rainforest, North Queensland, Australia
		This suggests the rain forest has survived in ‘refugia’ for millions of years, avoiding the aridity caused by the ice ages, sea level rises, and destruction by volcanic activity.
		Thus, the small pockets of tropical rain forest left in Australia are the truest representation of ancient Australian rain forest.
		Many different species were discovered and classified by the foresters, and received what are today considered strange and sometime inappropriate names after the properties of the wood that we cannot today see in the wild.
	rainforest-australia.com /Evolutionary_History.htm (2814 words)

	Open Directory - Science: Environment: Forests and Rainforests (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Citizens for Responsible Forest Management - CRFM is committed to preserving and enhancing the ecological stability of the Santa Cruz Mountains environment, especially wildlife habitat and watershed stability, water quality and all beneficial uses of water including fisheries.
		The Native Forests of New Zealand - Learn about the various types and distinctive character of native forests in New Zealand; their unbroken lineage to the ancient forests of Gondwana and the impact of human activity on these forests.
		The Rainforest Alliance - An international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests. Their mission is to develop and promote economically viable and socially desirable alternatives to rainforest destruction through education, research and cooperative partnerships with businesses, governments and local peoples.
	dmoz.org /Science/Environment/Forests_and_Rainforests (2971 words)

	Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
		The first canopy crane was erected in a dry tropical forest in Panama in 1990 under the auspices of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Parque Natural Metropolitano, Panama.
		These sites are located in forests from different types, biomes and biogeographical regions, such as northern coniferous forest, mixed temperate forest, decidous broad leaf forest, tropical dry lowland forest, and tropical wet lowland forest.
		The International Canopy Crane Network was founded in 1997 (Stork et al., 1997a), during the organisation of a Tropical Forest Canopy Symposium held in Panama in March 1997, and in response to an earlier call to promote the long-term studies of forest canopies (Parker et al., 1993).
	www.stri.org /english/research/facilities/terrestrial/cranes/canopy_crane_network.php (912 words)

	Reduced Impact Logging in Tropical Forests: Literature synthesis, analysis and prototype statistical framework
		Forest owners and operators in Brazil and Bolivia were interviewed in order to assess the level of implementation of RIL in the two countries.
		RIL training often concentrates on felling/bucking and yarding/skidding operations simply because their negative impacts on the residual stands and the forest ecosystem as a whole are highly visible, and readily measurable in physical and monetary terms.
		In eastern Amazonia permanent plot studies, forest fuel moisture measurements, and hemispheric canopy photographs were used to study the impacts of fire on a selectively logged forest, the microclimatic conditions that foster forest fires, and the measures that loggers might take to reduce fire incidence.
	www.fao.org /docrep/007/ae359e/ae359e08.htm (10363 words)

	Tourism Queensland \| Tropical North Islands
		Tropical North Queensland offers great variety to the island hopper looking for their own special part of the Reef.
		First Class dining and accommodation, combined with year-round tropical temperature, and the incredible natural beauty of the island make for it’s international reputation as a premium holiday destination.
		Situated south of Cairns, the Frankland Islands are covered by lush coastal island rainforest vegetation and surrounded by pristine fringing coral reefs.
	www.queenslandholidays.co.uk /tq.cfm?pageID=56 (362 words)

	Queensland Tiger - Unexplained Mysteries Discussion Forums
		Relatively well known nowadays is the theory that the Queensland tiger might have been a surviving representative of the thylacoleonids, a group of carnivorous marsupials (often called ‘marsupial lions’) known as fossils from Oligocene to Pleistocene times (26 million to 10,000 years ago).
		Finally, if Queensland tigers were misidentified thylacines, then the “Jaws” photo (it depicts the corpse of an apparently striped short-faced mammal found near the Margaret River in or around 1975) is not a Queensland tiger (just what the hell it is no one seems to know).
		They generally keep to thick eucalyptus forests but are sometimes, especially in winter, seen in bracken scrub, which is plentiful in the lowland forest that abuts their main habitat.
	www.unexplained-mysteries.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=39018 (2685 words)

	Australia's Biodiversity - Rainforests
		North Queensland's tropical rainforests are known worldwide for their very high biodiversity.
		Many of the species are endemic to north Queensland, that is, they are found nowhere else.
		The significance of this ancient group of plants and animals was recognised in December 1988, when the wet tropics of north Queensland were placed on the World Heritage List.
	www.austmus.gov.au /biodiversity/what/rainforests.htm (155 words)

	Queensland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Queensland is the second largest state after Western Australia.
		Queensland is the most popular tourist destination right after Sydney.
		This park is located in thick wooded country (80 sq miles) and has some subtropical rain forests.
	coestudents.valdosta.edu /sarobert/queensland.htm (235 words)

	Mycorrhiza Literature Exchange
		A multiple Poisson regression model indicated that northern bettongs were strongly associated with certain types of wet and mesic sclerophyll forests and woodlands, while rainforest and rainforest-invaded wet sclerophyll forests were avoided.
		Northern Queensland is experiencing rapid population growth, and local shires are attempting to shunt residential development onto areas with infertile soils to avoid the lass of productive agricultural land.
		Burning will prevent further invasion of wet sclerophyll forests by rainforest vegetation, which renders the habitat unsuitable for bettongs, and also is likely to promote the local production of fungal fruit-bodies upon which the northern bettong is highly dependent.
	mycorrhiza.ag.utk.edu /latest/latest97/zlaur1.htm (463 words)

	Queensland Tourism Regions - GlobeNet Travel Australia
		Queensland is known by the locals as the Sunshine State, and you'll understand why once you visit.
		The Tropic of Capricorn runs through the region and the major centre of Rockhampton is the first Australian city 'in the tropics'.
		This unique address ensures there is something for everyone in the Capricorn Region, enjoy tropical islands, magnificent beaches, aboriginal and colonial heritage, state forests, 17 national parks and the chance to fossick for your own sapphires.
	www.globenettravel.com.au /queensland/index.asp (1253 words)

	Northern Queensland Tropical North Coast
		This park consists of high altitude rainforest with flora closely related to the sub-tropical rainforests of southern Queensland and New South Wales.
		Lake Eacham is a maar (a volcanic crater formed by explosions from overheating groundwater) surrounded by rainforest.
		Wildlife around the lake includes the common saw-shelled turtle, water dragons, amethystine pythons and the colourful Boyd's forest dragon, a lizard that grows to 45cm.
	www.atn.com.au /qld/north/parks-c.htm (481 words)

	Australia's tropical north - fascinating and different
		The tropical northern areas of Australia are very diverse and a fascinating area for travellers looking for a different type of holiday, one that will keep dinner-party guests interested for hours.
		North-west Australia is remote from the eastern seaboard cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and the tourist areas of the Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland tropical rain forests.
		Darwin is a relaxed and friendly city with a tropical tropical atmosphere.
	www.southern-crossings.com /impressions.php?article_id=13 (431 words)

	Tropical North Queensland
		Tropical North Queensland, nature’s theme park, is calling all adrenalin junkies addicted to excitement, adventure and fun, to conquer the thundering rapids of a Wet Tropics river, jump out of a perfectly functioning aircraft and bungy jump against a backdrop of prehistoric forests and the Great Barrier Reef.
		For the young at heart, an exhilarating experience not to be missed is the triumph of conquering the thundering rapids of a Wet Tropics river.
		Amidst the steep rocky gorges of the Tropical North are some of the world’s ultimate rafting journeys.
	travel.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=16093 (541 words)

	Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics.
		Training of local experts in IPM expertise is also recognized as important if IPM implementation in tropical silviculture is to be achieved successfully.
		Forest pests Impact of forest insects in the tropics
	www.cabi-publishing.org /Bookshop/BookDisplay.asp?SubjectArea=&PID=1480 (297 words)

	Tropical Forests on the World Heritage List
		It has been estimated that as much as 70% of the world terrestrial biodiversity is contained in the world's tropical forests.
		World Heritage sites help counter problems associated with overexploitation of tropical forests by serving as critical refuges for plants, animals -- and as a source of inspiration for people, which may be vital in helping humanity adapt to an uncertain future.
		Safeguarding the rich variety of species and ecosystems in World Heritage tropical forests is a top priority for international conservation efforts.
	whc.unesco.org /sites/tropical-forests.htm (149 words)

	Queensland Tropical North walking holiday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		"Tropical North" is a highly appropriate description for this area, both because of it’s location in the far north of Australia, and also because of its lush tropical environment.
		Everywhere you turn during this tour, you’ll be confronted by rapidly growing tropical vegetation, warmth, flowers, colourful birds, and above all a leisurely lifestyle.
		Learn about the ingenious methods used by tropical plants to survive in this challenging environment, discover why mangroves are one of the world’s most important ecosystems and swim in the warm waters at our northern-most point, Cape Tribulation.
	www.auswalk.com.au /queensland-tropical-north-walking-holiday.html (943 words)

	Unasylva - No. 200 - Trees outside forests
		Natural hybridization occurring when related taxa are planted in close proximity, which is facilitated by free movement of seed in international R and D activities, may increase weed risk (Hughes, 1998; Nouaille, 1992).
		Communication, training, extension and research networks and adequate training of specialists and technicians are needed in all aspects of the management and use of tree legumes.
		A collaborative approach is needed among scientists, agroforesters, foresters, extension workers and farmers.
	www.fao.org /docrep/X3989e/x3989e06.htm (3159 words)

	Tropical North Forests and Parks
		Queensland > Tropical North > Forests and Parks
		This remote park is a wildlife refuge for threatened...
		Part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, this park is home to significant rare and threatened...
	www.about-australia.com /enviroment/queensland/tropical-north (1373 words)

	The Traveler's Roost: Birding Queensland, Australia
		South-east Queensland is generally defined as the area from the border with New South Wales in the south to Gympie in the north and Dalby in the west with it's largest city Brisbane rapidly joining the Gold Coast.
		Cassowary House is a small family run guest house which lies in the world heritage tropical rain forests of far north Queensland, within 30 minutes drive of Cairns.
		Birding tours from the tropical forest of the east coast to the arid outback in the west to mangroves and monsoon forest of the north.
	www.bigpockets.com /roost/australia/queensland.html (1042 words)

	Amazon.com: Hiking Tropical Australia: Queensland and Northern New South Wales: Books: Lew Hinchman,John N. Serio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Hinchman, an academic who is an avid hiker, rightly points out the forested treasures of northern New South Wales and Queensland, where many state and national parks are listed with the World Heritage program of the United Nations.
		Hiking Tropical Australia: Queensland And Northern New South Wales is a comprehensive, "traveler friendly" walking guide to Australia's eastern tropical and subtropical regions.
		Hiking Tropical Australia is a unique and invaluable guide for the vacationing visitor, and has a wealth of information helpful to native Australian as well.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0964805618?v=glance (1091 words)

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