1.  Necessary materials: PowerPoint Guide Teacher Information!

2. Ecoregions of Idaho Introduction to Natural Resources

3. Objectives  Identify and describe ecoregions of Idaho

4.  Pacific Bunchgrass  Sagebrush Grassland  Juniper Woodland  Salt Desert Shrubland  Coniferous Forest & Mountain Meadows Ecoregions of Idaho

5.  Characterized by: Deep, rich soils Moist climate Palouse and Camas Prairies Precipitation: 12-30” Today, area is mostly farmland Pacific Bunchgrass

9.  Characterized by: Drier soils Hotter climate Plains, plateaus, valleys south of the Snake River Precipitation: 10-15” Classic western rangeland type Sagebrush Grassland

13.  Characterized by: Shallow, rocky soils Hotter climate Southern Idaho (Owyhee area) Precipitation: 12-30” Potential problem due to fire suppression Juniper Woodlands

17.  Characterized by: Salty soils Cold temperatures Southern Idaho (Mountain Home area) Precipitation: <10” Excellent winter range due to high nutritive value Salt Desert Shrub

21.  Characterized by: Andisols (volcanic ash, very fertile) Dense forest with open meadows Most of northern Idaho Precipitation: 40+ Excellent wildlife habitat and summer range Coniferous Forest and Mountain Meadows

25. Can you…  Identify and describe ecoregions of Idaho