Synopsis
The Living Forest looks at all the animals & plants that live in the forest on the ground to the forest canopy, & shows how they live in balance with one another.
- Programme: Landmarks
- Series: Tropical Rainforests
- Episode: 01: The Living Forest
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1990
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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