Sentences with phrase «rich in tropical rainforests»

Palm oil is one of the worst offenders, grown in countries like Indonesia, rich in tropical rainforests whose trees and soil are very rich in carbon.

The two countries, both rich in tropical rainforests, signed their agreement this month after links were established in Britain at a meeting of the Tropical Forest Forum, an informal group of forest experts based at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, London.

Not exact matches

The flag of Ghana consists of three horizontal bands (strips) of red (top), gold (middle) and green (bottom); the three bands are the same height and width; the middle band bears a five - pointed black star in the centre of the gold band, the colour red band stands for the blood spilled to achieve the nation's independence: gold stands for Ghana's industrial mineral wealth, and the color green symbolises the rich tropical rainforests and natural resources of Ghana.

A team of ten scientists led by UFZ modelling experts Dr Thorsten Wiegand and Prof. Andreas Huth have spent the last five years using computer models to analyse ecosystems to explore the composition and dynamics of species - rich communities in tropical rainforests.

It is more botanically diverse than the richest tropical rainforest in South America, including the Amazon.

Page Keeley and Joyce Tugel will be leading this exciting expedition for K - 12 teachers and leaders, Science or STEM education specialists, scientists and engineers, university faculty, and anyone interested in learning more about Panama's rich biodiversity, geology, engineering of the Panama Canal, technology tools of indigenous peiple (Embera Tribe) that how they live sustainably, rainforest ecology, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Station's work.

A secluded hideaway in picturesque North Queensland set on 30 acres of lush landscaped rainforest gardens this private beachfront property provides the ultimate authentic tropical Australian holiday experience.Boasting its own, extensive botanical gardens, with detached secluded suites and private bungalows, nestled amongst a natural oasis of coastal lagoons, and surrounded by swathes of palms and rainforest gardens — a rich habitat that provides a home to dozens of native species it's no surprise that this wonderfully romantic resort has become a firm favourite with honeymooners and nature lovers the world over.

Surrounded by a rich hinterland of tropical rainforests and waterfalls, the town of Townsville is in the heart of historic gold mining towns, the outback, islands, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef.

Belize provides a blend of tropical rainforest rich with wildlife, mountains, temples and caves.Offshore is the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere, offering diving, snorkeling, and fishing beyond comparison.

Just a quick 20 - minute flight from Trinidad, it's small in size but rich in natural resources with pristine beaches, old - growth tropical rainforest and coral reefs that seem custom made for snorkeling.

Much of this area is also covered in virgin tropical rainforest rich in palms, exotic flora and fauna, and tropical hardwoods.

Enjoy hiking up to an active volcano, rafting one of the many tropical rivers, scuba diving in the rich seas, or sliding along a cable through the rainforest canopy.

The journey leads to spectacular lookouts, waterfalls, lakes, national parks, rainforests, agricultural lands, sugar cane, tropical fruit plantations and charming small towns rich in arts and crafts, music and festivals.

Nestled amongst a natural oasis of coastal lagoons, and surrounded by swathes of tropical palms and endemic rainforest — a rich habitat that provides a home to dozens of native species - this resort has its roots firmly grounded in sensitive eco-tourism.

Guatemala is rich in culture, history and natural beauty and like Belize offers Caribbean beaches and tropical rainforest as well as colourful market towns and volcanic peaks.

Woody plantations crops like oil palm and coconut rate much better, although their advantages are reduced when they are grown in place of carbon - rich tropical rainforests and peat lands.