Tropical forests are located between latitudes of 23.5° north and 23.5° south. The climate in these equatorial regions is hot all year round. Where rainfall is high all year, rainforests are found. However, some tropical forests have more seasonal rainfall. Undisturbed tropical forests are rich in vegetation, as the warm and moist conditions encourage the growth of a wide variety of species at different heights.
Many of the world’s tropical forests are under threat from anthropogenic activities. A key direct human impact is the removal of the tropical forest vegetation, which can be partial (degradation), or more comprehensive (deforestation). There are a number of reasons for this, including clearing land for crops or cattle pasture, urbanisation and building infrastructure such as roads.
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