Vulnerability of Tropical Rainforests
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Vulnerability of Tropical Rainforests
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Description
Occupies 2% of Earth’s surface (7% of land mass)
Contains 50 -90% of all species 20% of all plant species
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Commercial Value
Wood FuelMahogany and teak
Potential for medical and pharmaceutical use of plant materialTrade
RubberLatexChicleNuts
Tourism and Ecotourism
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Vulnerability?
Most fertile and productive ecosystemsDecomposition rates are very fastNutrients are incorporated quickly into vegetationLand used as cattle ranching
Leaches nutrientsDecreases root holding capactiyDecrease in transpiration
Changes weather patternsAreas become deserts
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Ecological Value
Photosynthesis and oxygen regeneration
Water cycling and purification
Climate control
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Cultural Value
Indigenous people have intrinsic rights
Great knowledge and wisdomPlants life
Medical uses of plants