Temparate forest is an ecosystem.
- Location: 40º to 60º north and south of the Equator, some areas occurs as far north.
- Climate: Cool temperature. Between 15ºC and few degrees above zero in winter. Winters are cold and summer are warm.
- Vegetation: Forest has a great variety of plants. There are small plants like lichens, and big trees. Trees are the most important in the forest.
- Fauna: Birds such as hawk, cardinals, ... Mamals such as red foxes, raccoons, ..They adapt to the changing seasons.
- Fallen leaves litter the forest floor.
- Most insect die or hibernate during the winter.
- Trees support very cold conditions but they always need water
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