The rainforest contains: • 750 species of trees • 400 species of birds • 150 species of butterflies • many other species of plants and animals. Explain how the pattern of cutting down trees shown in Figure 2 stops the biodiversity of the rainforest being reduced. – 7066

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1. When trees are cut down, animals might move to nearby areas where there’s still good habitat.
   Seeds can get carried back into the cleared area from forests that are still there.
   Over time, plants and trees start to grow again, giving food, shelter, nesting places, and habitats for animals.
   Animals can then come back from other forested areas.
   If enough time passes, the area can recover, and the old forest can help by providing plants and animals to recolonise it.

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