Tropical evergreen forest

The tropical evergreen forest is found in all areas of Thailand. However, they are found in more abundance in the south and the east especially in Phangnga , Suratthani , Ranong ,

Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trad. This is due to the heavy rainfall and high moisture levels. In other areas the tropical evergreen forests are concentrated in pockets of high moisture such as valleys and close to water sources such as rivers, streams and mountains. A common characteristic of tropical evergreen forest is the appearance of a lush green vegetation all year round. The forest is home to hundreds of species of flora that grow in close proximity, all of which do not lose their leaves. The north and northeast is drier than other areas thus the forest has slightly different vegetation. The tropical evergreen forest is home to many economically important trees such as rubber and other hardwoods. In addition to large trees smaller plants such as bamboo, rakam and wicker also grow in this type of forest.