1. Temperate Forests
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3. Geography Found between 300 and 550 latitude
Majority found between 400 and 500 latitude

4. Distribution Map

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

6. Climate : Precipitation
Range from 650 mm to 3000 mm annually

7. 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

8. 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

9. Climate : Coniferous Temperate

10. 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.

11. Biology

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

13. Slash and Burn