Both rainforests, temperate and tropical, have much in common. They are high in humidity, dense in forest volume, and bustling with organic life. Both variants are home to millions of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Then what is it that makes temperate rainforests different? The answer is, their geographical position! Except in Antarctica, the temperate rainforests are found in isolated pockets all over the world. These ecosystems are centred mostly on coastal areas and tall mountain ranges.
In some cases, inland mountainous terrains, which undergo an evident change in elevation, are seen to bring about unique changes in the weather pattern. This, in turn, fosters the growth of temperate rainforests in these areas.
The past many centuries have witnessed massive logging of large and tall trees in temperate rainforests. Thankfully, recent trends have shown a widespread acceptance towards the conservation of these natural wildlife habitats. Taiheiyo evergreen forests of Japan and the Appalachian temperate rainforests of eastern U.S. are two examples of such protected national parks or reserves.
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