Where Are Forests Found?

Forests thrive across the globe wherever rainfall is moderate to high and climate supports tree growth. They exist in:

• Temperate zones (e.g., boreal forests of North America and Eurasia).
• Tropical zones (e.g., Amazon rainforest in South America, Congo rainforest in Central Africa).
• Mountainous areas with suitable moisture and temperature.

The world's largest forests include the Amazon, the Congo Basin, and the circumboreal forest. Forest distribution is primarily driven by precipitation and temperature regimes.