biodiversity in myanmar/Forest diversity

676,577 km². It is the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia

What is the total land area of Myanmar?

Its large size (676,577 km²), extensive latitudinal range (2,100 km), and diversity of topography and habitats

What are the key factors that contribute to Myanmar's high biodiversity?

From tropical coral reefs in the south to alpine habitats in the north

What is the range of climates and habitats found in Myanmar?

290,410 km², which is 43% of the total land area

What is the total forest area in Myanmar and what percentage of the land area does it represent?

Only half of the forest area is described as 'closed forest', while the other half is 'open' or 'degraded

What does the text state about the condition of Myanmar's forests?

1. They act as a carbon sink. 2. They stabilize soils. 3. They help regulate the seasonal flow of water downstream and recharge groundwater.

List three key benefits of forest ecosystems mentioned in the text.

By slowing water flow due to increased infiltration, which helps regulate seasonal flow downstream and recharge groundwater sources, supporting base flow in streams

How do forests help regulate water flow?

They benefit from increased stream flows during the dry season, which improves access to water for drinking, irrigation, and freshwater fisheries

How do people living downstream benefit from forests?

By impeding the loss of soils, forests help maintain the functioning of dam and reservoir infrastructure

Besides water regulation, what other infrastructure benefit do forests provide?

Rainfall and elevation

What are the main factors influencing the distribution of different vegetation types in Myanmar?

It occurs where rainfall is usually less than 400 mm a year and supports xerophytic (drought-resistant) types of vegetation

Where does dry forest typically occur in Myanmar and what type of vegetation is found there?

Mixed Deciduous Forest (38%)

Which forest type covers the largest percentage of forest area in Myanmar?

25%

Hill and Temperature Evergreen forest

16%

Tropical Evergreen forest

10%

Dry forest

5%

Deciduous Diptero(Indating) forest

4%

Tidal forest,Beach and Dune forest,Swamp forest

2%

Fallow land