44. The Emergent Layer is the highest level of the Rainforest. Giant trees reach to the sky (40 to 60 metres height). It receives the most sunlight. Canopy layer is the primary layer of the forest and forms a roof. It's a maze of leaves and branches . Understory layer. Little sunshine reaches this area. The plants in this area seldom grow to 12 feet. Forest floor. It's very dark down here. Almost no plants grow in this area.