Temperate Deciduous Forest

Temperate Deciduous Forest

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Plants*White Oak- (Quercus)*Pecan Tree- (Carya illinoinensis)*Lady Fern- (Athyrium filix-femina)

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Animals*White-tailed Deer- (Odocoileus virginianus)*Eastern Chipmunk- (Tamias striatus)*Least Weasel- (Mustela nivalis)

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The soil composition of the temperate deciduous forest is full of nutrients and minerals. There is also plenty of rainfall to keep the ground nice and moist for plant-life.

The average amount of rainfall annually is 30-60 inches of rain. Also it has an average temperature of 50° F

There are 5 zones within the biome from tallest to smallest. Tree Stratum, Small treee and Sapling, Shrub, Herb, and ground zone. Also 4 distinct seasons are found in the biome.