Deciduous Forests

Part I of Essay
INTRODUCTION A deciduous forest, simply described is a forest that is leafless during the winter. Eury species make up this type of forest, meaning that the species can tolerate a wide range of conditions. In the extreme northern latitudes, the growing season is short caus ....

Part II of Essay
.... the same type of forests in Europe due to glacial history. Glacial action dumped till as the ice edge retreated, and North America inherited a fertile soil base. Soil type is an important factor for which species of trees can thrive in an area. The general dominant tree species for temperate deciduous forests are Beech, Ash, Oak, and in our region also Tulip, Maple, Birch, and Hickory. Developed forests consist of four layers. The layers are: canopy, sub canopy, shrub, and ground cover. This layering affect benefits the diversity of the ecos ....