Come to the Temperate Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Temperate deciduous forests are famous for going through four seasons. Leaves change color in autumn, fall off in the winter, and grow back in the spring; this adaptation allows plants to survive cold winters.
The Average Yearly Temperature is 10°C
The temperature ranges from -30°C to 30°C. The Temperate Forest experiences hot summers and cold winters.
Precipitation in the Temperate Forest
The Temperate Decidous Forest gets 750-1500 mm per year
Different Views Throughout the year
Fall
During the fall, trees change color and then lose their leaves. This is in preparation for the winter season.
Winter
Because it gets so cold, the trees have adapted to the winter by going into a period of dormancy or sleep. They also have thick bark to protect them from the cold weather.
Spring
Trees flower and grow during the spring and summer growing season.
Vegetation
Many different kinds of trees, shrubs, and herbs grow in temperate forests. Most of the trees are broadleaf trees such as oak, maple, beech, hickory and chestnut. There are also several different kinds of plants like mountain laurel, azaleas and mosses that live on the shady forest floor where only small amounts of sunlight get through.
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Temperature
Temperate Deciduous Forest Staunton, Virginia, United States
Precipitation
Temperate Deciduous Forest Staunton, Virginia, United States