Tropical Moist Forests
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction Tropical moist forests cover only (10-15%) of the Earth’s surface area, and contain approximately (50-90%) of the world’s fauna and flora species (Struhsaker, 1987; Grove, 1997). Of the remaining tropical moist forests, only about (4%) is legally protected area from exploitation (Lanly, 1982; Myers, 1984). Tropical moist forests probably covered […]