The importance of rainforests

Tropical rain forests are located around the equator. The temperature around the equator is high. Hence the rate of water evaporation is high. As a result there is frequent rain in rain forests. They are found in South and Central America, Africa, in the is lands around Australia and Asia. The rain forests are importance to human existence and the surroundings. Rain forests are a rich source of medicinal plants, food and useful forests products. They maintain about 50% of the plant, animal, bird reptile and insect species of the world.  These forests help to maintain a regular rainfall. They also stand as a buffer against floods, droughts and erosion. These forests produce a significant amount of the world’s oxygen.