Ecosystems and Biodiversity. Of all the forests in the world the rain forests are the most diverse and are being destroyed at the greatest rate. Rainforests cover only about 5% of earth, but they contain 50% of her species. This paper discusses the importance of Forests and shows that Forests are the most valuable eco-systems in the world, containing over 60 per cent of the world's biodiversity. This paper emphasizes the importance of maintaining this important natural resource and what it means to our environment. 12.5 pgs. 7 f/c. 7b. Pages: 12.5 Bibliography: 7 source(s) listed Filename: 1707 Ecosystems Biodiversity.doc Price: 111.87