montane forest A forest in the montane zone of tropical and middle latitudes. It differs in floristic composition and ecological character from that found at lower elevations in the same latitude, and in both respects often has strong affinities with forest found in the lowlands of adjacent higher latitudes.

montane forest A forest in the montane zone. It differs in floristic composition and ecological character from those found at lower elevations in the same latitude, and in both respects often has strong affinities with forest found in the lowlands of adjacent higher latitudes.