1. Environmental Science Class
Temperate Rain Forest
For Mr. Manskopf
Environmental Science Class
By Mr. Manskopf
November 2011

2. Temperate Rainforest…Where on Earth?
Small Biomes in Area
Small Pockets Around World

3. Temperate Rain Forests Locations
Mid-Latitudes
Usually near coastline
Largest found in Pacific Northwest of U.S. and British Columbia in Canada

4. Climate of the Temperate Rain Forest
WET, Year Round Rain
Moderate Temperatures

5. Why is it wet year round?

6. Species Found In Temperate Rain Forest
TREES:
Cedars, Spruce, Hemlock, Douglas Fir
Grow Tall/Fast
Evergreens
Coniferous Trees (seed-bearing cones)
Compete for sunlight
Commercially important

7. Species Found In Temperate Rain Forest
Damp conditions perfect for moss
Slugs
Numerous amphibian creatures
Squirrels
Deer
Elk

8. Species Found In Temperate Rain Forest
Limiting Factors
Sunlight
Too much precipitation (Precipitation in Olympic's rain forest ranges from 140 to 167 inches (12 to 14 feet) every year.)

9. Threats
Timber/Logging

10. Example Hoh Rain Forest

11. Temperate Rain Forest Cites