lundi 25 août 2014

10 most beautiful forests in the world

Despite the fact that around the world today there is a serious deforestation remain untouched places that are striking in their beauty. From Canada to Poland, one of the best attractions are just trees. No matter big or small is a forest, because the incredible beauty can be only a few specific types of trees. Let's look at the most beautiful forests in the world.

1 "Crooked Forest", Poland

"Crooked Forest", Poland
In Poland, there is a very interesting forest, where there are only curves conifers. Logically could be explained if there was a little strange growing trees, but in the "crooked forest" all the trees are bent in the same manner. Total in the woods, there are about 400 trees, which appeared in 1930. There are many versions that could cause such forms, but the most probable - that the trees drove tanks during the war.

2 Amazon Rainforest, South America

Amazon rainforest, South America
Probably, most people "rainforest" is associated with the Amazon River . Jungle is so huge that they lie in the territories of 9 countries and occupy a total area of ​​5,500,000 square meters. km .. Despite his problem with the felling of the trees, which has existed for a very long time, the forest of the Amazon in their area now accounts for half of all tropical forests in the world.

3 Jiuzhaigou Valley, China

Jiuzhaigou Valley, China
Photo: ko.fotopedia.com
 
Jiuzhaigou Valley is known as the Valley of the nine villages and is very well known for its bright lakes and stunning waterfalls. The area around the unique lakes and waterfalls occupied by dense forests. Trees grow at different altitudes ranging from 2,000 meters and reaching 4500 meters above sea level. The grounds of the valley in 1992 was introduced to the list of world heritage that will certainly help preserve the forest in the future.

4 Coconino National Forest, United States

Coconino National Forest, United States
Coconino National is located in Arizona. This forest, which stretches in the mountains, trees that grow to a height of 12,000 feet. Most of the trees is the yellow pine or aspen, which create the perfect combination of foliage. Coconino got its name because the passes through the Coconino Plateau and Mogollon. Anyone who loves hiking, here is what to do, exploring the many interesting trails.

5 Great Bear rainforest, Canada and the United States

Big Bear rainforest, Canada and the United States
Photo: Dog
 
When you hear the "rain forest", you probably represent the southern part of the country's borders, rather than the north. Great Bear rainforest - it is the largest intact forest in a temperate climate, which remained, and runs from British Columbia to Alaska. It is home to many species of fauna such as grizzly bears, brown bears, cougars, wolves and salmon. Flora is represented here millennial Western virgin Sitka spruce and juniper, which grows up to 90 meters in height.

6 Black Forest, Germany

Black Forest, Germany
Photo: Mike
 
Must have you tried Chernolesskii pie, but did you know that this forest actually exists in the south-east of Germany? Also known as the Black Forest, Black Forest was so named by the Romans because of the fact that it was so thick that even the most stubborn rays of the sun could not get through his cover. Rhine Valley defines its border to the west and south.

7 National Forest "Tongass", USA

National Forest "Tongass", USA
Photo: mark
 
Alaska boasts more than a beautiful forest in our list. Tongass covers an area of 17 million acres and is the largest national reserve in the United States. Here is home to several indigenous tribes in Alaska. In fact, more than 75,000 people living depends on this forest.

8 Rainforest Inlend, Canada

Rainforest Inlend, Canada
Photo: en.wikipedia.org
 
Much of this rainforest is located in British Columbia. There are growing western virgin junipers. This is one of the rare rainforest in the center of the country. The nearest coastal rainforest is almost 1000 km to the west. Most of the trees remain untouched, and the age of some of them is more than 1000 years.

9 Sherwood Forest, England

Sherwood Forest, England
Well known for Robin Hood and his friends, Sherwood - a very popular place among tourists. Thanks to the folk tale of Robin Hood, come here every year more than half a million people. This is a relatively small forest, which covers about 1.5 square miles. But at a time when it was used as a place for hunting, he held a large area.

10 Bamboo Forest Sagano, Japan

Bamboo Forest Sagano, Japan
Bamboo - a remarkable plant; some even planted whole bamboo gardens. In the area of Arashiyama Japan, planted a bamboo forest. More than a dozen species of bamboo are presented in this unique forest that is located to the west of Kyoto. Do not think that this is a small grove. Some of the trees reach a height of 100 feet.

 
People travel for decades to see the forest. Attracts some play of colors of leaves, bamboo and other interesting tropical forests. In the world there is so much beauty that hides behind the thick branches of the trees. And have you ever been in these enchanting woods?

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