Temperate Deciduous Rainforest
Temperature and Rainfall
The climate in this biome crosses a wide range of temperatures as well as weather conditions. The average temperature ranges from 36-75 degrees Fahrenheit. And the amount of rainfall per year varies from 40-70 inches. There are 4 distinct seasons which are Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Net Primary Productivity
This biome is one of the most productive as it ranks fourth in both kilocalories per square meter per day and kilocalories per square meter per day. The growing season stretches greater than 120 days per year allowing many kinds of plants and animals to thrive in this biome. It covers about 22% of the Earth's surface.
Soil Quality
The soil in this biome is typically very rich, allowing it to be converted into agricultural regions in many places. When leaves fall from the trees, they decompose, allowing the soil to take in the nutrients. The nutrient rich soil also provides a long growing season, often lasting over 5 months.
Invasive & Endangered Species
Red Fox
The Red Fox is an invasive species in the temperate deciduous forests of Japan. It's originated in Europe and was brought from has become a threatening invasive species throughout the world. It provides competition for native species and is responsible for the declines of ground nesting birds. It poses as a threat for bringing foreign diseases that could further endanger native species.
Blakiston's Fish Owl
This species is considered endangered in Hokkaido, Japan. Its existence is threatened by anthropogenic factors such as traffic collisions, power lines, and drowning in fish farm nets that destroy its habitat and kill them. It is also threatened by natural factors such as a depleting food source due to changes in river banks leading to declining fish populations.
Credits:
Created with images by Nicholas_T - "Local Hike (5)" • Alexas_Fotos - "fuchs wild animal predator" • Koshyk - "Tawny Fish Owl" • Nicholas_T - "Beartown Woods Natural Area (4)" • Kelly DeLay - "Should be playing golf. Looking at Oak Trees" • ARLOUK - "branch foam nature"