Temperate Rainforest

Corey Thorpe

Geographical Locations

: Temperate Rainforest

Climate Broken up into wet and dry seasons

Rarely gets below freezing

Summer temps are between 25˚c – 27 ˚c

Receives between 1.5 – 5.0m of rain annually

Largely affected by warm ocean currents

Unique Flora Coniferous trees dominate

Redwoods, Douglas Firs, Red Cedar

Favorable conditions allow long lifespans

Lichens and Mosses (epiphytes)

Plant that grows on another plant

Gain nutrients from rain, air, and debris

Fungi serve as important decomposers

Break down cellulose

Aide in decomposition

Flora

Unique Fauna

Roosevelt elk

Largest species of Elk in N. America

Large populations and foraging maintain forest floor

Marbled Murrelet

Threatened species

Numerous reproduction fallacies

Rubber Boa

Northern most boa species

Known to be docile

Notable Threats Deforestation as a result of timber harvest

Soil degradation and pollution

Acid rain

Industry and carbon emissions

Changes in pH effect reproduction in trees

Invasive plant and animals

Upsets the balance of ecosystem

Compete for resources

Rust fungus and Scotch broom

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