Temperate Forests Tyler McNamara

Geography Found between 300 and 550 latitude Majority found between 400 and 500 latitude

Distribution Map

Climate : Temperature Four seasons Summer mean of 210 C 100 C all year mean Below freezing winters

Climate : Precipitation Range from 650 mm to 3000 mm annually

Climate : Deciduous Temperate Dominate most temperate forests Growing season is at least 4-month long and moist Winters last 3 to 4 months Relatively mild winters

Climate : Coniferous Temperate More Severe winters Harsh, dry summers Most precipitation in fall, winter and spring. Summer Droughts Any deciduous trees present are restricted to streamside locations

Climate : Coniferous Temperate

Biology Great biomass Can be as large as or larger than tropical forests Vertically stratified : Herb layer, Shrubs, Understory and Canopy. Highly important fungi and bacteria as decomposers.

Biology

Human Influence Cleared for cities Cleared for agriculture Cleared for lumber Small amount of old-growth forests left.

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