Central and South America possess half of the world’s tropical forests ... yearly rainfall and longer dry seasons (Figure 6). These biomes are dominated by a mix of grasses and small trees.

Biomes are areas of the planet with a similar climate and landscape, where similar animals and plants live. Some of the world’s main biomes include rainforest, desert, savannah, grassland ...

Various facets of global changes and related problems and challenges are asking for sound impact assessments and corresponding coping strategies. The human impact on nature is a major driver of ...