What are the Types of Forest Ecosystem ?

 Depending upon the climate conditions, forests can be classified into the following types. 

1.Tropical rain forests.

2.Tropical deciduous forests.

3.Tropical scrub forests.

4.Temperature rain forests.

5.Temperature deciduous forests. 

Features of Different Types of Forests : 

1.Tropical rain forests : They are found near the equator. They are characterized by high temperature. they have broad leaf trees like teak and sandal and the animals like lion, tiger and monkey. 

2.Tropical deciduous forests : They are found little away from the equator. They are characterized by a warm climate and rain is only during monsoon. They have different types of deciduous trees like maple, oak and hickary and animals like deer,fox, rabbit and rat. 

3.Tropical scrub forests :  These are charcterised by a dry climate for longer time. They have small deciduous trees and shrubs and animals like deer, fox, etc., 

4.Temperature rain forests : They are found in temperate areas with adequate rainfall. They are characterized by coniferous trees like pines, red wood etc., and animals like squirrels, fox, cats, bear, etc., 

5.Temperature deciduous forests : They are found in areas with moderate temperatures. They have major trees including broad leaf deciduous trees like oak, hickory and animals like deer, fox, bear, etc., 

Characteristics of Forest Ecosystems : 

1. Forests are charcterised by warm temperature and adequate rainfall, which make the generation of number of ponds, lakes etc., 

2. The Forest maintains climate and rainfall. 

3. The forest supports many wild animals and protect biodiversity.

4. The soil is rich in organic matter and nutrients, which support the growth of trees. 

5. Since penetration of light is so poor, the conversion of organic matter into nutrients is very fast.