Forests are some of the important ecosystems on the planet, but also some of the most threatened. In hopes of raising awareness of the issue of deforestation, here's the 10 largest forests on Earth.

Graham Duggan The boreal forest is the largest forest in the world ... This vast woodland is home to many of Canada’s iconic animals and hosts 300 species of migratory birds during the spring ...

It is also Africa’s biggest rainforest and the second ... it is home to rare and endangered animals such as forest elephants, bonobos, gorillas, okapis, and the Congo peacock.