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Learn about the ecoregions of Idaho, including Pacific Bunchgrass, Sagebrush Grassland, Juniper Woodland, Salt Desert Shrubland, and Coniferous Forest & Mountain Meadows. Discover their unique characteristics, climates, and their significance for wildlife habitats and resource management.

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  1. Teacher Information! • Necessary materials: • PowerPoint Guide

  2. Ecoregions of Idaho Introduction to Natural Resources

  3. Objectives • Identify and describe ecoregions of Idaho

  4. Ecoregions of Idaho • Pacific Bunchgrass • Sagebrush Grassland • Juniper Woodland • Salt Desert Shrubland • Coniferous Forest & Mountain Meadows

  5. Pacific Bunchgrass • Characterized by: • Deep, rich soils • Moist climate • Palouse and Camas Prairies • Precipitation: 12-30” • Today, area is mostly farmland

  6. Sagebrush Grassland • Characterized by: • Drier soils • Hotter climate • Plains, plateaus, valleys south of the Snake River • Precipitation: 10-15” • Classic western rangeland type

  7. Juniper Woodlands • Characterized by: • Shallow, rocky soils • Hotter climate • Southern Idaho (Owyhee area) • Precipitation: 12-30” • Potential problem due to fire suppression

  8. Salt Desert Shrub • Characterized by: • Salty soils • Cold temperatures • Southern Idaho (Mountain Home area) • Precipitation: <10” • Excellent winter range due to high nutritive value

  9. Coniferous Forest and Mountain Meadows • Characterized by: • Andisols (volcanic ash, very fertile) • Dense forest with open meadows • Most of northern Idaho • Precipitation: 40+ • Excellent wildlife habitat and summer range

  10. Can you… • Identify and describe ecoregions of Idaho

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