History of the COngo Basin rainforest
The Congo Basin Rainforest is the world's second largest rainforest (18% of the planet's rainforests).
The Congo Basin Rainforest represents 70% of the African continent's plant cover and makes up a large portion of Africa's biodiversity with over 600 tree species and 10,000 animal species. Six nations of Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon share this rainforest throughout their land.
The Congo Basin Rainforest is one of the world's most threatened areas. Logging and agricultural clearings are putting this ecosystem in danger. Many animals, insects, and plants are becoming known as endangered species because of these issues.
The Congo Basin Rainforest represents 70% of the African continent's plant cover and makes up a large portion of Africa's biodiversity with over 600 tree species and 10,000 animal species. Six nations of Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon share this rainforest throughout their land.
The Congo Basin Rainforest is one of the world's most threatened areas. Logging and agricultural clearings are putting this ecosystem in danger. Many animals, insects, and plants are becoming known as endangered species because of these issues.