The Characteristics Of Forests

The characteristics of forests

Introduction

Thorny dry thicket. It is located in the driest and quality areas of the country, near the mangroves (Pacific Ocean) in the provinces of Guayas, Manabí, El Oro and Loja. The main characteristics of this forest to its elevation, since it is between 0 and 1000 m high, its vegetation ranges between 5-15 m, the species that inhabit these forests are spiny, with the presence of cactus and shrubs.  Decuuous dry forest. Also called as a very dry western forest, it is located in the provinces of Manabí, Guayas, El Oro and Loja at a height of 700 meters above sea. 

Developing

Being forests with warm climates, to keep water in times of drought loses 75% of its leaves. The most representative species is Ceibo, Ceiba Trichistandra. Semi -deciduous dry forest. Located in the provinces of Loja, Guayas and Manabí, at a height of 200 and 1100 meters above sea25 and 75% of its leaves. The most characteristic species of this forest is the Bototillo, piglospermum vitifolium bixaceae. At present, these forests are being replaced by grassland crops, and are at high risk of disappearing.

Low mountain forest low. Also known as the low montan semi -deciduous forest, it is located in the provinces of Loja, El Oro, Manabi and Guyas, at a height of 900 to 16000 meters above sea level. This forest is characterized by rainfall in dry times, its vegetation coverage remains up to 50% green. Its vegetation reaches between 20 to 30 m high, the most representative species is Chirimoyo, Annona Cherimolia.

At present a small part of these forests are maintained inside the most preserved low mountain dry forests in the country. Southern Inter -Andean Forest. It is located in the provinces of Loja and Azuay.

conclusion

In the inter -Andean valleys at a height of 1100 and 2000 meters above sea level. The upper vegetation can reach a height of 12 m and the height of the slaughter spiker reaches a height of 3 to 4 m high. This forest presents greater moisture and has been highly demanded since the time of the Pre Colonia. The most representative species is CEIBA, Ceiba Insignisy. North Inter -Andean Forest. It is located in the provinces of Azuay, Pichcincha, Chimborazo, Imbabura, at a height of 1800 and 2600 meters above sea. Characteristic vegetation is little dense and xerophytic shrub. There is little diversity of species.