CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST

VS.

GUÁNICA STATE FOREST

Alexandra Díaz

Andrea Colón

Angelin Figueroa

Charlene Rivera

Edwin J. Alvarado

Nicolle Rosa

INTRODUCTION

Two very different ecosystems.

Biodiversity determining factor for

ecosystems’ value.

Biomass accumulation.

BIODIVERSITY

Degree of variation in organisms

within a biome, an ecosystem, or an

entire biosphere.

Harsh conditions shaped

ecosystems.

Proximity to shoreline.

Diverse zootomy and phytotomy.

FLORA

Sub-forest species.

Plant adaptations.

Diversity.

Pollution.

FAUNA

Ecological compensation.

Mimicry.

Habitat.

Behavior.

Endangered species.

CLIMATE

Diverse temperatures and

precipitation.

Humidity vs. Aridity

Global Warming.

Climate shift.

CONCLUSION

G.S.F. is more diverse than the C.N.F.

Climate duality.

Location.

Fauna.

Flora.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER IMPACT

Bird survivability at G.S.F.

Human conscience.

Plant adaptation to resist aridity.

Plant use for basic needs.

Human influence: use vs. abuse

Wind shearing.