Forests constitute the dominant ecosystem in Myanmar, with 45 per cent of the country ecologically classified as forest (FAO 2015). Furthermore, as a result of a wide altitudinal range, with corresponding variation in climatic conditions, the country supports a range of forest types and vegetation zones. Broadly speaking, forests in Myanmar can be categorized into the types shown in Figure 5. These include the extensive teak forests for which Myanmar is renowned. In addition, one of the largest homogenous bamboo stands in the world is found in Rakhine State, covering an area of over 7,770 km2.