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Temperate Rainforest

Temperate Rainforest. Hannah Whelan AP Environmental Science Period 2 Whaley. Precipitation . Condensation in canopy is often a major source of precipitation (leaf drip) in the understory. At least 200 cm per year of rainfall per year. Temperature Changes.

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Temperate Rainforest

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  1. Temperate Rainforest Hannah Whelan AP Environmental Science Period 2 Whaley

  2. Precipitation • Condensation in canopy is often a major source of precipitation (leaf drip) in the understory. • At least 200 cm per year of rainfall per year.

  3. Temperature Changes • Found commonly in North America/British Columbia • Temperate Rainforests have mild year round temperatures-- mixed with rainfall causes abundant plant life. • The temperature never dips below 0 degrees celsius • Moderates around 25 degrees celsius

  4. Soil Type • Soil in temperate rainforests are more commonly acidic because of the rainfall in the forests • Soil is extremely fertile due to decomposition • Dark in color • Rich and thick in texture

  5. Representative Flaura • Big coniferous trees* • Douglas Firs • Western Red Cedar • Mountain Hemlock • Sitka Spruce • Lodgepole Pine • Mosses / Lichens* • Epiphytes (Symbiotic Relationships) • Fungi* • Warmer conditions grow deciduous trees • Big-Leaf Maple

  6. mosses/lichens fungi Big-Leaf Maple Coniferous Trees

  7. Representative Fauna • Mammals • Deer • Bear • Coyote • Slugs (Gastropods) • Banana Slug • All slugs • Birds • Clark’s Nutcracker • Blue Grouse

  8. Banana Slug Slug Blue Grouse Clark’s Nutcracker

  9. Human Interferences • Pollution • Deforestation • Overpopulation • Logging

  10. Sources • Environmental Science A Global Concern • WIlliam P. Cunningham/ Mary Ann Cunningham • http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/temprain.htm • http://www.ehow.com/info_7958789_temperate-soil-types.html

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