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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
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Redwoods, Douglas Firs, Red Cedar
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Favorable conditions allow long lifespans
 Lichens and Mosses (epiphytes)
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Plant that grows on another plant
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Gain nutrients from rain, air, and debris
 Fungi serve as important decomposers
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Break down cellulose
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Aide in decomposition
Flora
Unique Fauna
 Roosevelt elk
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Largest species of Elk in N. America
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Large populations and foraging maintain forest floor
 Marbled Murrelet
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Threatened species
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Numerous reproduction fallacies
 Rubber Boa
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Northern most boa species
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Known to be docile
Notable Threats
 Deforestation as a result of timber harvest
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Soil degradation and pollution
 Acid rain
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Industry and carbon emissions
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Changes in pH effect reproduction in trees
 Invasive plant and animals
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Upsets the balance of ecosystem
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Compete for resources
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Rust fungus and Scotch broom
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