Deciduous forests are found in many areas of the world. They contain a temperature up to 50 degree F and the average rainfall per year is 30 to 60 inches. They contain different types of trees and herbs. Here are some facts about Deciduous Forests.
Range
They are found in many countries. These countries include Russia, Japan, and china. There are two big areas of deciduous forests New Zealand and southern Australia also has many deciduous forests.
Three Stratum Zone
This is 1st zone of the five different zones of deciduous forest. There are different types of trees like beech, maple, oak, elm, hickory, linden, basswood, and walnut and sweet gum trees. The highest range of trees is found in this zone.
Sapling Zone
It is a zone containing small trees. It is second zone of deciduous forest. The entire trees in this zone are young and short.
Shrub Zone
The third zone is called shrub zone. It contains many different types of shrubs. It contains shrubs including azaleas, mountain laurel, rhododendrons and huckleberries.
Final Zone
The herb zone contains many short trees and different kinds of herbs. The final zone is called ground zone. There are club mosses, lichen and true mosses are found in the final zone.