1. Temperate Travels Temperate Deciduous Forest
Ellie Diederich, Cameron Wittman, Faye Patton
Temperate
Travels

2. Deciduous forests are located between in the temperate zone above the tropical
forests and above the coniferous forests. Most deciduous forests can be found in
Eastern North America around N, and in Europe and Asia around N.

3. Characteristics Four distinct seasons Soil is rich in nutrients
Long and warm growing season
Abundant Moisture
Five leaf zones:
Tree Stratum Zone, ft, oak, beech, maple, hickory, elm, walnut
Sapling Zone, young and short trees
Shrub Zone, rhododendrons, azaleas, huckleberries
Herb Zone, short herbal plants
Ground Zone, lichen, club mosses, true mosses

4. Climate Temperate deciduous forests are the second rainiest forests
behind rainforests and receive
30-60 inches of rain per year.
The average temperature is
50 degrees (F) but will often
go below freezing in the winter
Months.

5. Fun Facts
Many of the trees located in temperate deciduous forests contain sap which prevents their roots from freezing in winter
Most animals in this biome are camouflaged with the ground to escape predators
Deciduous is Latin for “fall off” – the leaves fall off in autumn and winter then grow back in the spring

6. Plant and Animal Life Temperate deciduous forests are known for
vibrant maple, oak, birch, beech, magnolia,
sweet gum trees, and some conifers. On the
forest floor, you can find beautiful wildflowers,
ferns, mosses, and lichen.
Animals common to this biome include: the black
bear, coyotes, bald eagles, chipmunks, squirrels,
and deer.
Because of the ever changing seasons in this biome many plants and animals have had to
adapt to the conditions. For example, the trees cannot get enough water from the ground in
the winter so they must drop their leaves. Also, the birds inhabiting the area must migrate
South to find a warmer climate and more available food.

7. Environmental Issue: Climate Change
Affects the growth and productivity of the forests
Warming and higher carbon dioxide levels cause growing seasons to extend longer than normal and can cause droughts
Warmer weather can also increase insect infestations and cause destructive storms
Wild fires are a greater threat

8. Tourism
The best times to visit are during fall, when the leaves are vibrant and changing colors, and spring, when leaves are just starting to bloom.
DISCLAIMER: Be prepared for rain and cool weather.
What to do:
The temperate deciduous forests have many activities for the entire family: ziplining,
fishing, camping, and hiking.

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