Chaparral Biome

Firstly, the biome has a low rainfall. In summer the average rainfall is 21 millimetres. In winter, the average rainfall is 39 millimetres. In summer the minimum temperature is 18 degrees and the maximum temperature is that of 34 degrees. In winter, the minimum temperature is 4 degrees and the maximum temperature is 18 degrees. Thirdly, the latitude of the Flinders Rangers is 31.4933 degrees south and 138.4897 degrees east. Furthermore, the semi-arid biome covers a wide area and therefore the climate has vastly differing characteristics. The average rainfall decreases with latitude, with the southern flinders region experiences a higher winter rainfall than the northern region. The northern region also has summer storms that are unpredictable from year to

A shade tolerant species such as eastern hemlock, which also has a slow growth rate, must compete with much faster growing, shade intolerant species such as black cherry or white ash. While the cherry and ash grow faster, hemlock has a much longer life span, thus has a good chance of outliving these species. As always, there are exceptions to the general trend. Striped maple is both fast growing and shade tolerant, but is very short lived. Along with the red oak, this species has adapted in order to even the odds for

If you have ever driven through Texas there is a good chance you have seen the state flower, the Texas bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis). They grow wildly on the road side in many parts of the state. The Texas bluebonnet actually has a few different flower colors but the blue flower is the most common version of it. The flower has spread to Florida, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, but it is native to the prairies of Texas. There were rumors that this plant was brought from Spain but this is actually not true because two predominant species of bluebonnets are found growing naturally only in Texas and at no other location in the world (Texas A&M). The background of this flower is very interesting as is the evolution, because of this evolution it has a unique

Taken together, oak, pine, and maple are the state trees for more than half the states.

The Appalachians span over a distance of 1,600 miles, ranging across 14 states, from Newfoundland in the North, to Alabama in the South. The Appalachians are the oldest chain of mountains on the North American continent. With forest, comes forest fires, some natural and some prescribed by humans. In order to reduce the calamitous damage caused by natural wildfires, the technique of prescribed fires is used. This is done by diminishing the amounts of trees, shrubs, and brush in the intended area. By doing this, new native plant growth is encouraged and it helps maintain some plant and animal species that depend on the periodic fires. With this man made force comes numerous effects on vegetation, wildlife, and the human impact.

Based on the current conditions of the area, we hypothesis that tree survivability will be highest in elevations above 3,000 feet and below 3,300 feet, highest in slopes between 0 - 45 degrees, and highest in aspects between 0 - 33 degrees. Tree survivability will also be highest in area with the best soil, water quality, and forest health conditions for successful tree sapling growth.

Located between the Academic building and Bolton Hall on the campus of Texas A&M University there can be found the species Quercus Virginiana. This live tree known to the university as the century tree is located among central campus much like the species of Quercus Virginiana which can be found throughout central Texas. Located on page 112 can be found a map depicting Texas climate and correlation of vegetated live oak in particular climatic zones.

This tree resides in Oregon’s Willamette Mission State Park, where in 1834 the first white settler arrived to teach Native Americans. With the Black Cottonwood nearby, the missionary expanded until the 1861 great flood devastated their farm. Unfazed, this robust Black Cottonwood simply kept growing. Today, it’s nearly 300 years old. This tree now revels in the peace and quiet of its bordering 1,600 acres of woodland.

For example, the trees of tropical rain forests usually grow closer to the equator, while the mosses and lichens of the tundra usually grow closer to the poles. The land located in the temperate region of the world, between about 30° and 60° north latitude and 30° and 60° south latitude, is where most of the food in the world is grown. This region includes biomes such as temperate forests and grasslands, which usually have moderate temperatures and fertile soil that is ideal for agriculture.” As the latitude and altitude increase the land became drier and colder , which means that most plants and animals may and may not survive.

The Quercus Alba or commonly known as the white oak tree is a hardwood tree that is found in many areas around North America. The wood from this tree has been a very good building material and is used in projects from house building to small wood carpentry projects. Quercus Alba is a very tall tree that extends outward at the top making a very large canopy. Unlike its common name the white oak does not have whit bark. Its natural region extends from the eastern coast over the Appalachian Mountains and into the eastern part of Kansas.

I live in an older neighborhood where many of the tall oaks are between 80 to 90 years old. A number of the smaller much younger trees are leaning to one side, reaching towards the sun that streams through the branches of older towing oaks.

Chaparrals have different terrains. For example, they can be flat plains or rocky mountains and hills. Chaparrals are primarily found in California and North of Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Wildfires are very common since the climate is very dry and hot.

If you've just moved to California and you've bought a home, you need to learn as much as you can about a plague that has been affecting oak trees in the area since 1997: sudden oak death. This disease is primarily limited to the west coast, with heavy concentrations of outbreak in California and Oregon. It can cause seemingly healthy oaks to suddenly die and fall over. Understanding what causes this disease, its early warning signs, and treatments can help keep you from falling victim to this problem.

In Area 2, the species with the highest dominance value was the Oregon White Oak (70.6%). Oregon White Oaks provide shelter, housing, and food to various animals as well. Diversity of birds is often higher in Oregon White Oaks than in an adjacent coniferous forest. Using the dominance data, it tells us that at this moment in time Oregon Oak and

To some an acorn is just an acorn, nothing more than a nut. The acorn with its tough leathery outside and rich amber color signifies nothing more than the commencement of autumn. To others it represents a great deal of potential. This tiny seed has the ability to endure many adverse effects including long periods of cold temperatures, drought, and human interference. The fragile acorn contains all the necessary elements to become the giant, majestic oak that has come to signify strength. When the conditions are favorable, the little nut will thrive and become an impressive adult tree providing oxygen and shade as nature intended. The most important factor to the budding tree is the environment. Like all other living things, the acorn