Temperate Forests

By JoAnna Krueger

&

Kara Motschall

Temperate deciduous forests are often found in eastern

North America, northeastern Asia, and

western and central Europe.

25 degrees and 50 degrees latitude

(MbgNet)

(Wikipedia)

Climate

- Four seasons

- Hot summers, cool falls, rainy springs, extremely cold winters

- Average annual temperature of 10 degrees C

- Average temperature range of 20-25 degrees C

(Answers.com, eoEarth)

Climate

- Has an annual precipitation of 76cm to 152 cm yearly

- Limiting factors include:- Water sources- Temperature - Rainfall- Nitrogen - Phosphorus

(eoEarth.com)

Wildlife

Fauna

- Mast-eaters (nut and acorn eaters)

- Omnivores

Adaptations

- Survival in arboreal habitats (fur, hands)

- Hibernation

(thinkquest.com)

Wildlife

Flora

- Three to four different tree species per kilometer

• Maple, elm, beech

Adaptations• Broad leaves to catch sunlight • Canopy is moderately dense (allows

moderate sunlight)

- High degree of biodiversity(thinkquest.com)

Temperate rainforests are located along the Northwestern coast of North America. They are

also found in small areas in Southern Chile, New Zealand, and Australia.

Mid Latitudes

(Wikipedia.com, marietta.com)

Climate

– Average annual temperature range• Coolest- above 0 degrees C• Influenced by nearby oceans• Hottest- 20 degrees

– Average annual rainfall of 150 cm – Limiting factors include

• Rainfall• Sunlight

(marietta.com)

Wildlife

Fauna- Bears, raccoons, and deer that adjust to

day/night climate changes- SlugsAdaptations- Moist/humid environments - Prevention of disaccation

(marietta.com)

WildlifeFlora- Coniferous trees, Mountain Hemlock,

Lodge Pole Pine- Mosses, lichensAdaptations- Moist environment- Minimal water stressVery high degree of biodiversity

(marietta.com)

Comparisons

• Humidity allows a greater population of epiphytes

• Moses and fern more popular in temperate rainforests because of rain

• Broad-leafed plants are replaced by evergreen confiers

Works CitedMissouri Botanical Garden(2005). What’s it like where you live? Retrieved

October 17th, 2008. http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/temp/index.htmUniversity of California(2008) Temperate Forests. Retrieved October, 17th

2008 http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/forests.php#temperateOregon State University (2000) Temperate Rain Forests. Retrieved on October,

17th 2008 http://www.answers.com/topic/temperate-rain-forestMcGinley, M(2007) Forest in Biome. Retrieved October 20th, 2008

http://www.eoearth.org/article/Forest_biome ThinkQuest team(1997) Himalayas Flora and Fauna Retrieved October, 20th

2008 http://library.thinkquest.org/10131/ff_temperateforests.html Lachowsky, R(2001) Temperate Rain Forests Retrieved October 20th, 2008

http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/2001Outwest/PacificNaturalHistory/Projects/LachowskyR/Default.htm