The Vegetation of Nicaragua

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This report details some of the more common vegetation found in Nicaragua, from the rainforests of the Caribbean coast to the Mangrove forests of the pacific coast. Nicaragua is so diverse in vegetation that it seems like you are in a completely different place from one region to the next.

Introduction
Rainforests
Mangrove Forests
Dry Tropical Forests
Pine Savannas

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"The rainforests of Nicaragua are the most diversified forests in Central America. The eco-region is made up of lush, tall forests of trees reaching over 150 feet in height, with a diversity of palms and other smaller trees in the understory. A total of 65 varieties have been identified as commercially valuable, but some of these are more valuable than others. For example, Mahogany is one of the tallest trees in the Nicaraguan rainforest, its umbrella-shaped crown reaching to over 200 feet high and emerging above the surrounding canopy. Throughout its natural range, from Mexico to Brazil and Bolivia, mahogany has been highly exploited, and today the species is threatened not only by outright elimination, but also by genetic degradation, after centuries of having the largest most robust individuals harvested. In addition, as with many tropical trees, mahogany occurs at a very low density in the rainforest, with mature trees rarely averaging more than one per hectare. Mahogany also has a low rate of natural regeneration, requiring from 60-100 years to reach maturity."

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