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Despite the fact that today around the world there is a serious deforestation, there remain untouched places that amaze with their beauty. From Canada to Poland, trees are one of the best attractions. It doesn’t matter if the forest is large or small, because incredible beauty can be found in just a few special types of trees. Let's take a look at the most beautiful forests in the world!
1. Crooked Forest (Poland)
Poland has very interesting forest, where only curves grow coniferous trees. It could be logically explained if there were a few strangely growing trees, but in Crooked Forest all the trees are curved in the same manner. In total, there are about 400 trees that appeared in the 1930s. There are many versions of what could have caused such forms, but the most likely is that tanks drove through the trees during the war.
2. Amazon Rainforest (South America)
Probably, for most people, the rainforest is associated with. The jungle is so vast that it spans across nine countries and covers a total area of 5,500,000 sq. km. Despite a problem with deforestation that has existed for a very long time, the Amazon forest today accounts for half of all the world's rainforests in its area.
3. Jiuzhaigou Valley (China)
Jiuzhaigou Valley is known as the Valley of the Nine Villages, also due to its colorful lakes and stunning waterfalls. The area around the unique lakes and waterfalls is occupied by dense forests. Trees grow at different heights, ranging from 2000 meters to 4500 meters above sea level. In 1992, the territory of the valley was included in the list of world heritage, which will certainly help preserve the forest in the future.
4. Coconino National Forest (USA)
The Coconino National Forest is located in Arizona. This is a forest that spreads out in the mountains, its trees grow at a height of up to 12,000 feet. Most of the trees are aspen or yellow pine, which make for a lovely combination of foliage. Coconino got its name because it runs through the Mogollon and Coconino plateaus. To everyone who loves hiking, there will be something to do here, exploring many interesting trails.
5. Great Bear Rainforest (Canada and USA)
When you hear "rainforest", you imagine southern part borders of the country than the north. The Great Bear Rainforest is the largest intact temperate forest left, stretching from British Columbia to Alaska. It is home to many species of fauna, such as grizzlies, brown bears, cougars, moose and wolves. The flora here is represented by millennial West Virginia juniper and Sitka spruce, which grows up to 90 meters in height.
6. Black Forest (Germany)
You must have tried the Chernoles pie, but did you know that such a forest actually exists in the southeast of Germany? It is also known as the Black Forest. The Black Forest was so named by the Romans because it was so dense that even the most stubborn rays of the sun could not break through its cover. The Rhine Valley defines its boundaries in the west and south.
7. Tongass National Forest (USA)
Alaska also boasts a beautiful forest on our list. "Tongass" covers an area of 17 million acres and is the largest national wildlife refuge in the United States. Several Alaska Native tribes live here. In fact, over 75,000 people depend on this forest for their lives.
8. Inland Rainforest (Canada)
Most of this rainforest is located in British Columbia. Western virgin junipers grow here. This is one of the rare tropical forests in the center of the country. The nearest coastal rainforest is almost 1000 km to the west. Most of the trees remain untouched by man, and some of them are over 1000 years old.
9. Sherwood Forest (England)
Well known for Robin Hood and his friends, Sherwood is a very popular tourist destination. More than half a million people come here every year. It's relative small forest, it covers about 1.5 square miles. But at the time when it was used as a place for hunting, it occupied a large area.
10. Sagano Bamboo Forest (Japan)
Bamboo is a wonderful plant; some even plant entire bamboo gardens. A whole bamboo forest has been planted in the Arashiyama region (Japan). Over a dozen varieties of bamboo are found in this unique forest to the west of Kyoto. Don't think it's a small grove. Some trees reach a height of 100 feet.
People have been traveling for decades to see the forests. Some are attracted by the play of colors of leaves, others are interested in bamboo and tropical forests. There is so much beauty in the world that hides behind the thick branches of trees. Have you ever been in these enchanting forests?
To see all the richness of flora and fauna in its original form and appreciate the charm of rest in peace and solitude, it is worth going to one of the most beautiful forests on the planet.
Daintree National Park, Australia
Dry season: May to November
from $245 for a double room
Daintree is protected area in the north . Its emerald forests are considered the oldest in the world - they are over 100 million years old. More recently, species of trees that have long been considered extinct have been discovered here. The park is located mysterious place"Jumping Stones". According to legend, if you take even one stone from here, you will be cursed forever by the local natives.
Travelers are especially attracted by the most beautiful part of the park near the Mossman Gorge, where a luxurious sandy beach stretches along a coral reef.
The best time to visit the park is during the dry season from May to November. Although experienced travelers say that the forest looks especially fascinating when it rains.
Cotopaxi National Park, Cloud Forest, Ecuador
Dry season: from mid June to early October
The cost of a room in the park hotel: from $96 per night per person
This park is known for one of the largest volcanoes on the planet. The height of the Cotopaxi volcano is 5897 meters. On its western slopes lies the famous Cloud Forest, one of the richest on the planet.
The secret of the forest is that it is located on a steep mountain surface, which means that it is much easier for the sun to penetrate even the most dense thickets. As a result, even animals that are not characteristic of this ecosystem can be found in the forest.
The best time to visit is during the dry season, during the rainy season the air temperature is much lower. However, it is worth remembering that at night, even during the dry season, it becomes much colder.
Amazon rainforest, Brazil
Dry season: from August to early December
The average cost of a tour to the Amazon forests: 2500 $ for 14 nights
These forests are considered to be the richest and most beautiful on earth. In addition, they are also the largest in the world. The size of the Amazon forest is comparable to half the area of all tropical forests in the world.
According to scientists, for every 10 km 2 of forest there are more than 1000 species of flowers, about 750 species of trees, 125 species of mammals, 400 species of birds and innumerable insects.
Monteverde Park, Costa Rica
Dry season: December to April
The cost of a room in the park hotel: from $50 per night per person
Monteverde Park is the most mysterious of all forests on the planet. It is also known as "cloudy" because of the constant light haze that gives it a special charm. Walking through the park, you can see more than 1000 species of various plants, and what is especially interesting - about 4 hundred species of magnificent orchids. In addition, 500 species of butterflies, 150 species of reptiles, 100 species of animals and more than 400 species of birds live in the forest.
For tourists in the forest, special areas have been created where you can watch animals in their natural environment a habitat.
Denali National Park, Alaska, USA
Dry season: June to September
Camping: from 9 $ per night
For everyone who can't bear it tropical climate and the scorching sun, you should go to Denali Park. Located in the heart of Alaska, it is spread over 25,000 km. In addition to the most beautiful dense forests, here you can see picturesque mountains, stormy rivers and crystal clear lakes. In addition, the park is also home to the most high mountain America McKinley (6193 m).
Anyone who dares to walk through this forest is given the opportunity to see a grizzly bear or a black bear with their own eyes. Entrance ticket: $10 (valid for 7 days from the date of activation)
As a rule, tourists visit the park from June to September, when there is no rain.
Zhangjiajie National Park, China
Dry season: March to November
Average room rate in the dry season: 80 $ for a double room
Zhangjiajie is considered the oldest and most famous park - it was opened back in 1982. This is a unique ecosystem with virgin forests, mysterious caves, clear lakes, hot springs, waterfalls and mountain gorges.
In the four-tiered Yellow Dragon Cave, more than 15 km long, you can see 13 halls, 96 galleries, lakes, rivers and many beautiful stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and sizes. The largest of them has a diameter of 10 cm and a length of more than 19 m.
The most comfortable time to visit the park is from March to November. But the famous mountains soaring in the fog, which this park is famous for, can only be seen in autumn, if you are lucky to catch a sunny day following a long rain. It is not recommended to visit the park from December to February.
Swiss National Park, Switzerland
Dry season: May to October
Hut room: an average of 40 € per night per person
Swiss national park one of the most beautiful and the oldest forests Europe. Broken back in 1914, it is located in the eastern part. Snow caps of the majestic Alps, turbulent rivers, emerald valleys and rich animal world made the park famous all over the world.
The history of the park is interesting. In 1914, on this rich natural resources and minerals of the territory any economic activity. As a result, the area has become one of the most picturesque forests on the planet.
Walking in the park will be most comfortable from May to October, while there is no rain. Tourists are not allowed to spend the night in tents in the forest. However, you can stay for a couple of days in the park at the Il Fuorn hotel or the Chamanna Cluozza hut.
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And congratulations on the summer! Soon most of us will go to the forest for mushrooms and berries. In this regard, today we present to you a selection of the most unusual and terrible forests of our planet.
10. Forest on North Sentinel Island
Photo 10. NASA image of the forest on North Sentinel IslandNorth Sentinel Island Forest covers an area of 72 km² and is almost completely covered with centuries-old trees. The island is located in the Bay of Bengal (this is one of the Andaman Islands) of the Indian Ocean and until the 2004 tsunami was completely surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to approximately 50-400 natives, known as the Sentinelese tribe, who reject any contact with other people and the outside world.
9. Crooked Forest
Photo 9. Crooked woods in Poland is still a mystery Crooked Forest is a grove of strangely curved pines in the vicinity of the village of Nowe Tsarnowo in Western Poland. There are about 400 trees in the forest, twisted 90 degrees at the base of their trunks. All pines face north and are surrounded by normal trees. Crooked pine trees were planted in 1930 during the German occupation. It is believed that this form of trees was formed by human efforts, but the method and motive for creating the grove are not known at present. It is believed that the Germans wanted to assemble bentwood furniture, ship hulls, or plow attachments.
8. Red forest
Photo 8. The Red Forest is one of the most polluted areas in the world The Red Forest or Red Forest is an area of 10 km² of trees located next to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was damaged during the reactor explosion in 1986 from the release of radioactive dust. Most of the pine trees died from radiation and turned brown-red. Due to radioactive decay, a glow was observed at night dead trees. During the work to eliminate the accident, the forest was buried. Currently, the trees at this site are being restored naturally.
7. Chestnut Hills
Photo 7. American chestnuts 60 meters high 6 Aokigahara Forest
Photo 6. Aokigahara is considered the second most popular place for suicides The forest of Aokigahara (“Plain of Green Trees”) or Jukai (“Sea of Trees”) is located at the northwestern foothills of Mount Fuji in Japan. Here you can see rocky caves and giant trees. A frightening silence reigns in the forest, densely growing trees do not allow to penetrate sunbeams light, so Aokigahara is terribly dark. The forest covers an area of 35 sq. km. Jukai is a young forest formed 1200 years ago. One of the features this place is a huge number of suicides among residents of Tokyo and the surrounding area. Between 70 and 100 bodies are found annually.
5. Forest of Trillemark-Rollagsfjell
Photo 5. Trillemarka-Rollagsfjell forest is one of the few untouched forests in Norway Trillemarka-Rollagsfjell covers an area of 147 sq. km and is nature reserve located in Buskerud, Norway. It was founded on December 13, 2002. Here you will see amazing Norwegian forests, pristine rivers and lakes, and ancient trees. The reserve is home to many species of rare animals, more precisely 93 species,. Here are some of them: golden eagle, klintukh, kuksha and spotted woodpecker. Currently, 75% of the territory of Trillemark-Rollagsfjell is under state protection.
4. Dark forest
Photo 4. The former station of the city of Dudley in 2011 In ancient times, the city of Dudley was located here. This is currently dense forest with rocky soil in which no one lives. People call it a ghost town, and the place is cursed. Residents of the city experienced hallucinations, there were strange murders and suicides. Sheep and cattle often disappeared without a trace. Now the forest is protected ad hoc groups who arrest all who enter this land.
3. Arden forest
Photo 3. Julius Caesar called the mountain system between the river valleys Arduenna silva (Arden Forest) Ardennes (Ardennes) or the Ardennes forest - mountain system and woodland in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. The land is covered with dense birch, spruce and oak forests. The region is rich in timber, minerals and game. The Ardennes occupies a strategic position in Europe, so many famous battles took place here, including during the First and Second World Wars. Today, the beauty of the Ardennes attracts crowds of tourists who relax in the fresh air, as well as enthusiastically engage in hunting, cycling, walking, canoeing.
2. Hoya-Bachiu Forest
Photo 2. Forest Hoya-Bachiu in 1970 was the focus of UFOs, inexplicable glows Hoya Baciu forest is located near the city of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. This place is called by the natives bermuda triangle. The name of the forest was in honor of the shepherd, who disappeared there along with 200 sheep. Most people who live near the forest are afraid to go there. Many of local residents who went to the forest complain of physical pain, nausea, vomiting, migraine, burns, scratches. People have witnessed strange phenomena: an inexplicable glow, female voices, giggles. Hoya-Bachiu Forest has gained a reputation for paranormal activity.
1. Wood's ancient forest
Photo 1. 6 species of trees were found in the ancient forest of Vuda In February 2012, scientists in northern China announced that they had completed the restoration of an ancient forest that was found under a thick layer of volcanic ash near the Mongolian region of Vuda. The opening is reminiscent of the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania were able to reconstruct 3,048 square meters of ancient forest. They discovered a large collection of plants and flora that had been thought to be extinct for many centuries. However, the researchers did not find any evidence of animal life.
Forests cover a significant part of the Earth's surface. They are not only a source of oxygen, but also attract with their beauty. There is nothing calmer than the opportunity to enjoy the view of a beautiful forest that keeps its history and its secrets.
1. Beskydy, Czech Republic
Behind the structure of the earth's surface, the Beskids are asymmetric geological folds, which, as it were, overlap one another, creating a kind of relief covered with forest.
2. Dancing or drunk forest, Kaliningrad
In Kaliningrad, trees incredibly formed dancing forest. Some trees have become like rings, others have acquired several trunks, which are also mangled.
3. Quebec Forest, Canada
Forest Quebec all four seasons is very contrasting and beautiful. It is especially magical in Quebec in autumn: the forests “burn” with bright colors.
4. Swampy forests, Romania
Mystical swampy forests in Romania will enchant with their mystery and give a lot of impressions.
5. Monteverde National Park, Costa Rica
Monteverde Cloud National Park (Spanish for "Green Mountain") is located in Costa Rica.
6. Bamboo Forest, Kyoto
The Sagano Bamboo Forest is a picturesque alley of thousands of soaring bamboo trees lined up in even rows.
7. Dragon's Blood Forest, Socotra Island
Fairy-tale thickets of Socotra Island with bizarre trees such as "dragon's blood" with flat crowns.
8. Subtropical Forests, Meghalaya
The subtropical forests of Meghalaya, are mountainous subtropical damp broadleaf forest ecoregion of eastern India.
9. Sunken Forest of Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan
Lake Kaindy, located in Kazakhstan, is unique. However, what makes this body of water truly remarkable are the tall, dried trunks of submerged Schrenk spruce trees, which, like the masts of mysterious sunken ships, rise above the surface of the water from the bottom of the lake.
9. Monterey Bay Aquarium, USA
The Public Aquarium, located in Monterey (California, USA) was founded in 1984 and is located on the site of a former cannery on Cannery Row.
10 Japan Suicide Forest
Aokigahara (Jukai) looks like a forest from a creepy gothic fairy tale with inconceivably twisted trees, hanging moss and gaping caves everywhere.
11. Olympic National Forest, Washington
The moss-covered trees look more like scenes from a science fiction movie than a real earthly forest in the National Olympic Park, Washington (USA).
12. Black Forest or "black forest", Germany
fairy forest The Black Forest is proud of this natural attraction, which is also famous as Monument Valley in the USA. This Black Forest brings back memories of fairy tale characters: scary witches and fussy gnomes from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.
13. Crooked Forest, Poland
In the west of Poland there is a mysterious "Crooked Forest", which is unusual in that trees grow on its territory, outwardly unlike any others.
14. Thorny Forest, Madagascar
In the spiny xerophilous forests of Madagascar, there are trees with scale-like leaves and shrubs with green stems without leaves.
15. Tropical Amazon Jungle, Brazil
The Amazon rainforest, also called the Amazonia, is considered the world's greatest resource and is known as the "lungs of the planet" due to the fact that it accounts for one fifth of the world's produced oxygen.
16. Monkey Puzzle Forest, Chile
Araucaria Chilean, called the inhabitants of the South and North America"monkey puzzle" can be imagined by imagining a hybrid of a palm tree and a pineapple.
17. Son Doong Cave Forest, Vietnam
Ecology
We all know that forests play the role of the lungs of our planet, but every year there are fewer and fewer of them, mainly due to human activities. Population growth and our growing demands are the main causes of deforestation around the world. Pastures and fields appear in their place. Many conservationists are convinced that it is still possible to save the forests if enough efforts are made to do so.
1) Amazon rainforest
One of the most vulnerable forests on the planet is the Amazon rainforest. In the second half of April, people from all over the world planted young trees in these places in honor of the Earth Day celebrations. However, these noble efforts are not enough to fully restore the forests of the Amazon basin, which are shrinking every year due to human activity.
Richard Donovan, Vice President of Sustainable Forestry Alliance rainforest He speaks: "It is very good that we are planting new trees, but this is not enough, we need to save the existing forest."
Although deforestation in the Amazon has slowed slightly over the past few decades, this forest is still being deforested on a larger scale than any other on the planet.
Vast tracts of vegetation are cleared to create pastures for livestock, as well as fields for growing crops such as soybeans, and a little earlier, palm trees for oil production.
Another problem is the construction of roads through the forests, which helps lumberjacks, farmers and gold miners to freely manage in these places.
2) Rainforests of Madagascar
The tropical forests of the island of Madagascar, which is located in the Indian Ocean relatively close to the southeast coast of Africa, are home to a huge number of rare and unique animals. Currently, many of them are on the verge of extinction and may finally disappear when the wet and dry forests of the island are cut down.
The biggest threat to the Madagascar forests is that the country is dominated by poverty, which forces many citizens to cut down forests in order to somehow survive. Madagascar has valuable tree species, including ebony and mahogany, which are in high demand on the world market.
The government of Madagascar has attempted to organize the protection of some territories on the island, but it is almost impossible to completely get rid of poachers, Donovan said.
3) Forest Islands Philippines
The forests in the islands of the Philippines are also very sensitive, they are under pressure from tourism, invasive species are spreading here, and sea levels are constantly rising due to global warming.
"Another problem for forests is the growth of the middle class, so the higher the income, the greater the consumption" Donovan said. Many forests are cut down because of the valuable wood from which expensive furniture is made.
4) Mesoamerican forests
The forests of Mesoamerica are the territories that occupy the southern part of Mexico and Central America– are increasingly being destroyed by farmers in order to establish agricultural fields, pastures for livestock and tourist resorts in their place.
On the east coast of this region, facing the Atlantic, grows redwood, one of the most valuable tropical trees in the world.
Another problem for the health of the Mesoamerican forests is the drug trade, which is quite well developed in these places. "The drug trade makes this region very unstable. If there is no stability, it is very difficult to protect the forest. Priority is put on completely different things." Donovan said.
5) Rainforests of the Congo
The rainforests of the Congo, which are second in size only to the forests of the Amazon, extend over the territory of 6 African states. They are disappearing at a rapid rate due to development Agriculture. Trees are cut down and in their place fields are broken up, in which crops such as cassava and oil palm are grown.
Of all the world's threatened forests, the forests of the Congo Basin are the most vulnerable, in part because of the region's ongoing military conflicts.
6) Sunderland Forests
The rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia and parts of Papua New Guinea are sometimes referred to as general forest Sunderland. Like many endangered forests, Sunderland's forests are suffering the most from agricultural development.
7) Coastal Forests of East Africa
According to Donovan, the forest near ancient city Gedi (Kenya), is one of the most endangered forests on the planet.
Eastern Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique are home to the tropical and subtropical forests of East Africa, which are now severely thinned by clearing trees and establishing farms that could provide food for their growing populations.
Donovan believes that these forests can still be saved if reliable protection is organized. Conservationists from South America, for example, have prepared their own approach to the issues of forest protection in their territories. The idea is that a small group of people can better take care of the local areas where they live than a government that can only issue certain laws for the whole country. Mexico, Brazil and America already have such groups of conservationists. Similar organizations have already begun to operate in Africa and Asia.
8) Himalayan rainforests
Tropical and subtropical forests of the Himalayas extend into Nepal, Burma, Laos and northern India. These forests are under enormous pressure today, Donovan said. They are destroyed in order to cover the needs of the growing local population, as well as the middle class in China and India.
9) Savannah Forest, South America
The Cerrado Forest in Brazil is one of the largest savannah areas in the world. The famous savannahs of Africa are home to animals such as elephants and lions, while the savannahs of eastern South America are home to far fewer well-known animals. Here you can meet maned wolves, common rhea and flightless birds.
Cerrado forests are threatened by farming, charcoal mining, water projects, and pastoralism.
10) Atlantic dry forests
Atlantic dry forests are located in the eastern part of Brazil. They have been in danger for many years due to the development of agriculture and animal husbandry.
Donovan believes that in order to protect these forests, as well as all other forests in the world, the help of not only local residents, but also everyone on the planet is required. "Look at what surrounds you, he says. - Perhaps the next time you go grocery shopping, you will think carefully about whether you should take something that you can easily do without?
The problem is that we have become too much to consume, without which we previously could freely do, and because of our excessive consumption, nature suffers.
