Maritime forest

A maritime forest is an ocean coastal wooded habitat found on higher ground than dune areas within range of salt spray.

They can also be found in areas of South-East Asia, for example Chek Jawa, a wetland reserve which also features a maritime forest as one of the independent ecosystem.

High winds, salt spray, and sandy soil provide a harsh environment for plant life.

[6] Many plants in the maritime forests have a natural waxy coating to protect them from the salt spray.

Animals that live in these forests include foxes, deer, rabbits, tree frogs, raccoons, toads, silver-back gorillas, and painted buntings.