Deciduous Forest
Locations
- Eastern North American
- Central Europe
- Japan
- Southwest Russia
- Eastern China
- Small areas in Southern South America
- New Zeland and parts of Australia
Plants
- American Beech
- White Birch
- Pecan
- Carpet Moss
- Common Lime
- Guelder Rose
- Shagbark Hickory
- Tawny Milksap Mushroom
- White Oak
- Lady Fern
- Plants adapted by leaning towards the sun
- Lichen
Animals
- Animals hibernate during the winter
- Many animals have camouflage to blend with the ground
- American Bald Eagle, Duckbill Platypus
- American Black Bear, Coyote, Eastern Chipmunk, European Red Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, Bobcat, Mountain Lion, Timber Wolves, Raccoon, Tawny Owls, Fox, Squirrels, Skunks
- Cicada, European Fire Ant, Wasps, Butterflies
Climate
- Average annual temperature: 50 degrees Fahrenheit
- 30-60 inches of annual rainfall
- Mild summers, temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit
- Winter average temperature below freezing
- About 14 inches of rainfall in the winter and at least 18 in the summer
- Four distinct seasons
Facts
- Leaves change color in fall
- Trees lose leaves in winter
- Almost all of the deciduous forests in the world are near an ocean
- Many trees have sap, the sap keeps the roots from freezing in the winter
Environmental Issue
- Deforestation (Cutting down trees)
- Invasive species (Introduction of non-native species that can out-compete native animals and harm the environment)
- Acid Rain (Caused by pollution, damages leaves causing plants to produce less seeds)
Activities
- Hiking
- Camping
- Bird Watching
- Tree Climbing
- Zip lining
- Fishing