Cloud forests are rare and unique ecosystems.  They profoundly impact life within their borders, in their region, and around the planet.  Many of the remaining cloud forests in the world, as well as the species that live within them or draw nourishment from them, are also in danger of total extinction.  This Cloud Forest Library provides background information on the ecology and economy of the cloud forests.  Click on any of the introductory topics below to learn more.

• Cloud forest maps

• Basic cloud forest factoids and statistics: rainfall, insect counts, tree types, and more

• What IS a cloud forest anyway?  Important characteristics that distinguish cloud forests

• Inside the forest:  Mammals, Bird Species List, birds, insects, amphibians, and much much more

• Outside the forest:  How cloud forests affect the economy, hydrology, climate, and more in surrounding communities and regions

• Around the globe:  How cloud forests affect the entire planet and are affected by human actions everywhere

• Cloud forest threats and conservation efforts

• Cloud forest conservation

• Access the archive of Cloud Forest Guide Center lessons and photos

• Access the archive of Cloud Forest Insect photographs.

• Glossary of Cloud Forest Vocabulary.

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