Forest

Area managed for the production of timber and other forest products or maintained as wood vegetation for such indirect benefits as protection of catchment areas or recreation.

forest

Environment; Environmental policy

Generally, an ecosystem characterized by a more or less dense and extensive tree cover. Specifically, a plant community composed mainly of trees and other woody vegetation that ...

forest

Geography; Physical geography

Ecosystem dominated by trees. Major forest biomes include tropical evergreen forest, tropical savanna, deciduous forest, and boreal forest.

forester

Professional careers; Occupational titles

A professional who manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes. Responsibilities include: * Plans and directs forestation and ...

forest

Natural environment; Forests

An ecological area dominated by trees and woody plants.

forested wetland

Natural environment; Forests

Areas where the ground is periodically saturated or covered by water, and there is woody vegetation cover over 20ft.

Playwood

Natural environment; Forests

Indonesia is also a well known plywood exporter, which is about 80% of world market.

Mangrove Forest

Natural environment; Forests

Indonesia has the largest mangrove forest. Mangroves are very useful to preventing sea erosion or abrasion.

Scotch thistle

Environment; Natural environment; Plants; Biodiversity; Forests; Herbs

Scotch thistle is a biennial plant with thorny leaves, growing mostly in the spacious meadows on the Bistra mountain. Scotch thistle tea is a true cleanser of the body, ...

Manusela National Park

Natural environment; Tourism & hospitality; Travel; Forests; Mountains; Plateau; Tourist attractions

Manusela National Park, covering an area of 189,000 hectares or 20% of Seram Island, is said to be the most beautiful national park in Indonesia. Consisting of magnificent ...