Atlantic Forest (Brazil)

The Atlantic Forest in Brazil is a vast, lush tropical and subtropical rainforest stretching along the Atlantic coast. It is known for its high biodiversity, hosting many unique plants and animals found nowhere else. Historically, it covered much larger areas, but extensive deforestation for agriculture, urban development, and logging has greatly reduced its size, leaving only fragments. Despite this, conservation efforts aim to protect and restore its remaining ecosystems. The forest plays a crucial role in climate regulation, water cycling, and supporting local communities, making it one of the world's most important and endangered biodiversity hotspots.