1. Schlerophyll Forests or Chaparral Biome (Ex: Chile)

2. Key Features of the Schlerophyll Forest (Chaparral) Biome
This type of biome develops under a Mediterranean climate. It is distinguished by large areas of oak-shrub-grassland. This kind of biome is also found in California, Southern South Africa, Chile and West Australia.

3. Key Features of the Schlerophyll Forest (Chaparral) Biome
In the northern hemisphere, schlerophyll forests can be made up of cork oak, live oak, white oak, olive and various pine species. These plants are adapted to receive moisture during the cooler winter months and to withstand hot, dry summers. They have long roots, thick bark, hard leathery light-coloured leaves, and medium to low heights. These adaptations help to conserve moisture. Trees in this biome naturally cover from % of the land with grasses and shrubs covering the remaining land.

4. Australian Schlerophyll Forest (Chaparral) Biome
In Australian Schlerophyll forests, eucalyptus and acacia trees are common. There are both dry and wet Schlerophyll forests. Bushfires in Australian Schlerophyll forests are common and help regenerate the forests. Some plants are adapted for fire in that their seeds need heat to open or their buds are stimulated by heat.

5. A Chapparal Food Web

6. Locations of Chaparral or Schlerophyll Forests
Sclerophyll forests with California-like climates are found around the Mediterranean Sea, California, Chile, South Africa and Australia. These regions are between 30 and 45 degrees latitude north and south of the equator.

7. Climate Favouring a Schlerophyll Forest
A Mediterranean Climate is warm year round with a cooler period during the winter months when rain occurs. The average rainfall of dry summers and wetter winters ranges from 250 tp 900 mm.

8. Sclerophyll Soils
Mediterranean Climates often give rise to Terra Rossa (red earth) soils which are high in oxidized iron compounds. Terra Rosa soils often have good drainage and are reasonably good for agriculture, especially for grapes.

9. Blacktailed Jackrabbit
Schlerophyll Animals
Blacktailed Jackrabbit

10. Schlerophyll Animals
Aardwolf

11. Schlerophyll Animals
Wild Goat

12. Schlerophyll Animals
San Joachin Kit Fox

13. Schlerophyll Animals
Wild Boar

14. Sclerophyll Plants
Olive Tree

15. Sclerophyll Plants
Cork Oak

16. Sclerophyll Plants
Lebanon Cedar

17. Sclerophyll Plants
Torrey Pine

18. Sclerophyll Plants
White Oak

19. Human Impact on Schlerophyll Forest Biomes
Because of its favourable climate, chaparral has attracted humans settlements and resort development along coasts. Thus, many chaparral biomes have been deforested and changed into cities (Los Angeles).

20. Human Impact on Schlerophyll Forest Biomes
Since schlerophyll forests have dry periods, they are occasionally prone to severe fires. Southern California is regularly experiencing these fires which move quickly and burn with high intensity.

21. Human Impact on Schlerophyll Forest Biomes
When Chaparral is deforested, it becomes subject to erosion in the rainy winters which can wreck havoc.

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