Question

How are the forests classified ?

Answer 1

Classification of forests is important for three reasons:Classification*.defines the communities we are trying to preserve.*.increases our understanding of them through space(the state) and time (from ancient times throught today).*.allows us to describe these communities clearly so that we can communicate our ideas about them.Scientists characterize or describe forest types using:*.geography (e.g., southeastern forest, Great Lakes forest),*.climate (e.g., tropical, boreal),*.dominant vegetation(e.g., oak-hickory forest)*.gross appearance (physiognomy)*.species composition (combination of species living together)Find out more aboutforest classific

Answer 2

They have been classified according to the Biomes in which they exists , combined with leaf longevity of the dominant Species i.e, whether they are evergreen or deciduous