A rainforest is typically made up of four key layers: emergent, upper canopy, understory, and forest floor. In the top emergent layer, trees as tall as 200 feet (60 meters) grow far apart and tall ...

Learn about tropical rainforest biomes, deforestation and forest conservation in this geography guide for students aged 11 to 14 from BBC Bitesize.

Rainforests are structured into four layers — emergent, canopy, understory and forest floor. Each plays a significant role in the rainforest ecosystem and has unique characteristics.

The Botanical Garden’s Rainforest Adventure, opening Saturday and running through Sunday, April 26, overflows with layers and layers of tropical greenery, just as one would find in real ...