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Temperate Deciduous Forest. Michael Bollinger Period 1. Map of where temperate deciduous forests are located. Common Animals. ants eagles beavers bears cardinals e arthworms frogs ducks. opossums rabbits raccoons foxes skunks squirrels turkeys deer. Common Plants. Moss
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Temperate Deciduous Forest Michael Bollinger Period 1
Common Animals • ants • eagles • beavers • bears • cardinals • earthworms • frogs • ducks • opossums • rabbits • raccoons • foxes • skunks • squirrels • turkeys • deer
Common Plants • Moss • Guelder Rose • Ferns • Hickory • Mushrooms • Birch • Oak
Climate • These areas are generally cooler and rainy • The average temperature is 75°F • About 24”- 60” of precipitation a year • Humidity is high, about 60-80% • Fertile soil • Four distinct seasons
Layers There are five layers in the temperate deciduous forest • Tree Stratum - highest layer, 60 - 100 feet high filled with many old, tall trees • Small Tree Layer - short and young trees • Shrub Layer - shrubs • Herb Layer- small plants • Ground Layer - lowest layer, lichens, mosses
Activities • hunting • hiking • fishing • spotting • mountain biking • canoeing • kayaking
All information is from: enchantedlearning.com www.blueplanetbiomes.org