Major Types of Forests Based on Latitude

Type of Forest

Climate

Flora

Fauna

• Tropical Forests

• No winter
• Only two seasons: rainy and dry

• One square kilometre may contain as many as 100 different tree species.
• Trees are 25-35 m tall, with shallow roots, mostly evergreen, with large dark green leaves.
• Example: Orchids, bromeliads, vines (lianas), ferns, mosses, and palms.

• Largest variety of life forms in all of nature, with thousands of different species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects.
• Animals are highly adapted to their diverse environment: camouflage or strong defences.

• Temperate Forests

• Moderate Climate
• Growing season of 120-200 days with 4-6 frost-free months.

• 3-4 tree species per square kilometre.
• Trees have broad leaves and shed their leaves annually during ....