
The rain forest is divided in to layers called strata. The canopy is the top layer of vegetation in the forest. A thick layer made up of the tops of tall trees, it acts as a ceiling to the rest of the wildlife there.Every minute 2.000 rain forest trees are cut down - About halve of the worlds animal species and plants inhabit seven percent of the world what we call rain forest - Hundreds of items we use every day come from the tropical rain forests. Here a short list of common items made from rain forest products.
Rubber from the rubber trees used in tires, latex products, clothing, toys and gaskets.
Rattan made from palm leaves and used for wicker baskets, furniture like armchairs or beds.
Cacao Beans from cacao trees growing on cacao plantations and used for kakao, oil, chocolate and the nutritious cocoa butter. Kola or cola nuts, family of cocoa tree and used for soft drinks, what's in a name?
Palm oils for cooking and also medicines for treatment of Malaria Hodgkin s and cancer. Imagine what would life be without the rain forests!