Introduction When looking at tropical rainforests and temperate forests, you will notice a wide diversity of: species, location and values. Tropical rainforests are found along the globe's equatorial regions, while temperate forests tend to shy away from the planet's beltline and reside in areas north and south of the equator. Temperature and precipitation have a profound effect on the control of temperate and tropical rainforests. Species diversity is influenced by the type of forest in which the species is found. To determine the value of a forest you need to ask yourself the question: “What effect does a forest have on you?” Forests influence us in terms of aesthetics, monetary gains, product integration and any other use that proves beneficial. This applies to both tropical and temperate forests. Tropical Rain Forests Tropical rain forests or evergreen rain forests are found predominantly around the equator. They are found in very humid lowland climates such as the western areas of the Amazon, the western part of Africa centralized at the equator, and most of Indo-Malaysia. Evergreen rainforests are found in almost all areas that do not have an annual dry season. Evergreen rainforest trees do not shed their leaves seasonally due to many factors acting together: fairly constant temperatures, amount of rainfall needed, and soil composition. Evergreen rainforests are the most lush of all plant communities. They are found in an area containing fast-growing canopy treetops exceeding forty-five meters in height. Tropical rainforests have peat-rich soil, rich in oxysols and untrisols, and have no calcium deposits in the soil. Tropical rainforests are being converted into agricultural land. This......middle of paper......fall, flooding and water quality. Forests have the ability to store carbon that offsets excessive climate change. Excessive climate change is the direct result of the global population releasing CO2 into the atmosphere. Conclusion Tropical rainforests and temperate forests are two different types of forests. They differ in density, species diversity, regions, altitudes and usefulness to humans. This utility is called values. The values ​​obtained from forests are aesthetic, scientific and educational purposes. Furthermore, forests have the ability to absorb and store carbon dioxide released into the air by human efforts. This CO2 contributes to the sudden increase in global warming. The total value of a forest ecosystem is the combined value of each individual species that lives within that habitat. Works cited not required for this article