Have you ever had any interest in deciduous forests? How much do you know about these natural forests? Have you ever wanted to travel there for sightseeing? In this article, I would like to answer some questions that people frequently ask.

What is the reason for the fall of leaves in deciduous forests?

In autumn, the color of the trees will change to yellow as it cools down. And when winter comes, the leaves will fall. The leaves of temperate forest plants are light and broad. This allows the leaves to capture plenty of sunlight that can help produce plant nutrients, with a larger surface area. This feature is good when the weather is hot and humid. However, as the temperature drops lower and lower, cold weather would cause the broadleaves to lose too much moisture and become damaged.

The fall season is a signal when the trees stop supplying water to the leaves and begin to hibernate. Then the chlorophyll that can turn leaves green will not be able to be produced. The colors yellow, red, and gold are the likely colors that the leaves will likely turn to. The leaves begin to decompose after falling to the ground, and due to this the soil becomes very fertile.

Where to find deciduous forests?

Temperate forests are often found between the polar zones and the tropics. You can find temperate deciduous forests in the eastern regions of the US and most of Europe and South America. The continent of Asia also has some distributed deciduous forests. The places where these forests exist usually have four distinct seasons: warm spring, hot and humid summer, cool autumn and a cold winter. In general, enough rain also falls, around 90-180 cm throughout the year.

What are the plants and animals in deciduous forests like?

The species of life in these forests are quite rich and all have adapted well to the environment there. Tree types in this biome range from hardwoods to evergreens, such as maple, oak, hemlock, and fir. There are also a large number of mammals, birds, insects, and reptiles that live in these temperate forests. However, as an interface to humans, many animals that used to be frequently encountered have been severely persecuted and nearly extinct. That is really a pity.