What type of soil is in the rainforest?

The tropical rainforest is a forest type that captures huge attention from the public. It is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating interactions between climate, vegetation and organisms, and soil that exists in the world today. read more

Three fourths of the soil in the Amazon is a clay-like laterite soil that is reddish or yellowish. This soil is acidic and poor in nutrients. There's also a type of soil called Terra preta that has a high concentration of charcoal at a low-temperature and is man-made. read more

The tropical rainforest is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world! Even though there is a ton of lush vegetation, very few nutrients are in the soils. Most of the nutrients are trapped in lush vegetation and trees. read more