wet forest

Mean annual rainfall is

about 335 mm to 1300 mm

Australia has 3.6 million

hectares of tropical forests
that covers 2.7% of
Australia

Australian forests can be

described as high rainfall,
lush growth and closed Location: Daintree Rainforest

Common brushtail possum Cassowary

Facts
- The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest tropical rainforest in Australia.
- 60% of plant species, 60% of butterfly and 35% of mammal species live in rain forests throughout Australia.
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Plant types
common plants in tropical and subtropical areas of Australia mostly contain Booyongs (Argyrodendron spp.), Yellow
Carrabeen (Sloanea woollsii), Rosewood (Dysoxylum fraseranum), the Fig (Ficus spp) and Lilly Pillie (Syzygium).

Human interactions Threats

People and animals are losing their homes and are Phytophthora cinnamomic is a soil-borne water mold that
affected by the deforestation produces an infection that causes a condition in plants
variously called "root rot"
Pollution is being caused by all the tourists and all the
vehicles that drive through on the roads. The Daintree
Rainforest is becoming polluted and damaged.
 wet forest
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/habitats/regrowth/regrowth-guides/rainforest/
rainforest-wildlife

https://aboutdaintreerainforest.weebly.com/human-interactions.html

https://www.bigvolcano.com.au/natural/rainforest-types.htm