Sentences with phrase «high cloud forest»

They are found almost exclusively in areas of dense forest, ranging from tropical evergreen forest to tropical dry forest and high cloud forest.

Walking on moderate hiking trails to about 4,600 ft (1,400 m) above sea level, you can compare the biodiversity of the higher cloud forest to the lusher rainforest you've left behind.

Not exact matches

High in the Andes and finally open to scientists after years of conflict, Colombia's cloud forests host rich biodiversity, which is being lost before its even documented

They range from steamy lowland jungles, swamps, and floodplains to cloud forests, alpine grasslands, and glaciers capping mountains more than 16,000 feet high.

Most of the new species live in tropical cloud forest high in the mountains, where frequent typhoons can drop four or five meters (12 to 15 feet) of rain per year.

«High - altitude climate change to kill cloud forest plants.»

The Haleakala silversword is one of several rare alpine species that could lose out as the cloud forests in its namesake park creep higher.

A team led by University of California, Santa Barbara plant ecologist Shelley Crausbay is studying high - elevation cloud forests that provide habitat for a number of rare birds, most of which are endangered.

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Early after breakfast, you will continue your hike, ascending towards the highest point of the trail — Abra Warmiwañusqa (Dead Woman's Pass) at 4,200 meters, passing through the cloud forests of Yunkachimpa and Corral Punku offering excellent views of surrounding snowcapped peaks.

The choquequirao trek route goes on the rugged terrain into the remote region between where the Andes ends and the Amazon begins, it goes through high mountain passes, low river valley and sub-tropical cloud forest with stunning snow - capped mountains.

Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest that surrounds Machu Picchu you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the high Andes throughout the course of the journey.

Mountains rise high into a realm of cloud forests, where comfortable eco-lodges welcome trekkers and bird watchers.

The 4 - days hike takes you around one of the highest mountains of Peru, over high mountain passes up to 4600m and through tropical cloud forest.

A spectacular journey through Peru's varied landscape encompassing coastal desert, snow - capped Andean peaks, the high altiplano and lush cloud forest.

The high altitude of Monteverde Cloud Forest ensures a steady supply of clouds that contain moisture which is distributed from the highest point of the rainforest to the ecosystems below

Traversing Andean cloud forest and high mountain jungle, we discover the mysterious archaeological remains of a lost time along the way.

Take a walk along the Monteverde Cloud Forest suspended bridge, 100 meters high and with panoramic views of one of the most beautiful landscapes of Costa Rica

After breakfast and an early start, we begin a steep climb through Andean cloud forest and highland puna to the highest point on our trek, Warminwanusca, or Dead Woman's Pass (4200m / 13776ft).

Situated high up in the mountainside, you will love the dramatic Pacific Ocean views, primary rainforest jungle and cloud forest above.

Lush tropical rainforests are found at lower levels around Poas Volcano, which is also home to unique cloud forests (including nearby Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail) plus dwarfed, stunted forests and ferns found at higher lecloud forests (including nearby Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail) plus dwarfed, stunted forests and ferns found at higher leCloud Forest Trail) plus dwarfed, stunted forests and ferns found at higher levels.

Home to one of the world's highest diversities of life, Peru's cloud forest contains a fascinating number of species, such as humming birds, capuchin monkeys, colorful butterflies, woolly monkeys, and orchids.

Peru's cloud forest is defined as forest at such a high altitude that it's penetrated by cloud cover.

Monteverde is best known for its incredible cloud forests, which are forests at higher altitudes where water vapor hugs the land in the form of billowing mist.

The cloud forest is forest defined at such a high altitude that it is among the clouds.

This remarkable finding, published in the «Annotated list of trees and associated species, typical of montane forests in southern Peru: the importance of continuing gathering,» shows the high level of biodiversity in Andean cloud forests of Peru.

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It has also been called, «Costa Rica's cowboy country» because of a variety of painted landscapes, from the dusty, old cattle towns in the north to the humid, mist - swathed cloud forest high in the hills.

You will notice that the cloud forest is a lot more lush than the lower rainforest and offers a cooler temperature because of the higher altitude.

Cloud forests are usually located at higher altitudes and hold on to the humidity.

The Ecuadorian cloud forest is a remarkable environment home to one of the world's highest levels of animals and plants.

High humidity, less rain, and low lying clouds contribute to the fog - like conditions in Costa Rica's Escallonia cloud forest, which is a natural habitat for orchids, ferns, and many species of tropical hummingbirds.

Also known as the Cloud Forest, Machu Picchu is surrounded by higher mountain peaks, frequently shrouded in mist.

The different ecosystems that you will pass through are magnificent, especially when you are coming from the high mountains of Salkantay, and then into the Cloud Forest of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

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The city is small; with a population of about 20000 people, it is a provincial capital high in Peru's northeastern cloud forest, home to the local Chachapoyas people.

After a visit this impresive Inca ruins with buildings on stone, we «ll continue the trail road most of it on stone steps, heads south and begin climbing the mountain, great views around of the high jungle area and mountains, before entering the cloud forest.

Base yourself in the small town of Mindo and then spend your time hiking in the cloud forest, where you can expect to see an array of flora and fauna — the cloud forest has one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity in the world.

Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest that surrounds Machu Picchu you enjoy the beauty of the high jungle with reach diversity of flora and fauna throughout the course of the train ride.

Try canyoning at Matacanes, hiking the cloud forests near Oaxaca or test your endurance climbing Pico de Orizaba, Mexico's highest peak.

Costa Rica cloud forests tend to have less rain but higher humidity and fog like conditions due to low lying clouds, making this an ideal environment for abundant moss growth, plus wild orchids and ferns.

This exotic slice of tropical heaven offers visitors a plethora of adventures and attractions, from climbing active volcanoes, hiking through ancient rainforests, or exploring high - altitude cloud forests that are home to a variety of wildlife and birds.

Bike down the slopes of Pichincha Volcano, hike through dense, biodiverse cloud forest, raft whitewater rapids toward the Pacific, zip - line over the forest canopy, hike and ride horses through the high Andes near the active 19,347 foot high Cotopaxi Volcano on this exciting 9 - day adventure tour of Ecuador.

Seattle is a rainy and stormy city so the heavy dark clouds, raging wind and dense forest areas look great on a big screen in high - definition.

While Angiopteris and Christensenia prefer lowland rain forest and grow in partly open habitats, Marattia has a preference for high elevation cloud forest and semi-deciduous forest in the subtropics.

Explosive pyrocumulus cloud development atop the King Fire as it burned through thick high - elevation forest in the Sierra Nevada in September 2014 (looking west from Lake Tahoe).