Discovering the Wonders of Temperate Rainforests
Temperate rainforests are unique ecosystems characterized by cool temperatures, high humidity, and abundant rainfall, receiving 5-6 feet of rain annually. Found along the west coast of North America, the southeast coast of South America, and in New Zealand and Tasmania, these lush forests boast towering trees like Sitka spruce and Western red cedar. Home to diverse wildlife such as bears, cougars, and salmon, they feature distinct layers: ground, understory, and canopy. With rich soil and vibrant plant life, they recover quickly from destruction, showcasing the resilience of nature.
Discovering the Wonders of Temperate Rainforests
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Temperate Rainforest By Brooke Jones
Physical features • Mountains • Hills • Rivers • Streams • Lakes • Waterfalls
Climate • Rains a lot • Cool temperatures most of the year. • Long wet winter and spring • Dry, foggy summer
Location • Temperate rain forests are located on; • The west coast of north America • The south east coast of south America • The north coast of new Zealand • The north east coast of Tasmania
physical characteristics • High humidity • A lot of water • Cool temperatures • 5-6 feet of rain per year. • Rich soil
Trees: Sitka spruce Douglas fir Western hemlock Western redceadar Big leaf maple Vine maple Red alder Bushes; Salmonberry Huckleberry Other: Mosses Lichens Flowers Red columbine Pacific bleeding heart Queen’s cup Bunchberry Major plant life
Examples of animals • Slugs • Bears • Wolfs • Cougars • Lynx • Small mammals • Deer • Elk • Birds • Salmon • Raccoons • insects
Other information • Most animals live on the forest floor • 3 layer of forest ; ground, under story, and canopy. • No natural poisonous snakes • Faster recovery from destruction than a regular rain forest.
Bibliography • http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/temprain.htm temperate rainforests • http://www.nps.gov/olym/naturescience/temperate-rain-forests.htm Olympic national park • http://www.groundtruthtrekking.org/Issues/Forestry/TemperateRainforests.html#refs temperate rainforests of the northern pacific coast • http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/jason/xv/docs/TempRain.pdf nasa.gov
