If we were to cut down part of the rainforest and tried to grow crops in the soil you would only be able to use it for one to four years. The reason for this is the soil in the rainforest is very poor and acidic. Soil or "clay" in the rainforest is considered wet-land deserts. The soil consists of many minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium and more; making the soil redish-yellow. When people hear this most wonder than how is the soil supporting such large vegetation?
The reason for this is a process called nutrient cycle. This process is the balance between plant and animals. When one plant or animal dies the rest of the forest grabs the nutrients. Considering there are a lot of animals things are dying constantly. Therefore the fact that the soil is low in nutrients is not an issue.
The reason for this is a process called nutrient cycle. This process is the balance between plant and animals. When one plant or animal dies the rest of the forest grabs the nutrients. Considering there are a lot of animals things are dying constantly. Therefore the fact that the soil is low in nutrients is not an issue.