Factors that influence the formation and location:
These forests are mostly situated further away from the equator. the more humid and moist these forests are the more they will thrive and grow. The Temperate Forests need water and sunlight to grow, and need warm to cool temperatures. Types of flora in Temperate Forests: Sydney Peppermint, (Eucalyptus piperita). The moisture from these trees was originally thought to cause the blue mist that gave The Blue Mountains their name. Blackbutt, (Eucalyptus pilularis). This tree gets its names from the rough bark at the base of the tree with is usually black from past bush fires. Grey Ironbark, (Eucalyptus paniculata). When in flower, the nectar is attractive to birds and insects, and is used in honey production. Iconic land forms of Temperate forests in Australia: Blue Mountains. Dandenong Ranges. |
Location:
90% of the temperate forests in Australia are located in the eastern side of Australia along the coast, from north, east, east, Queensland, to the eastern side of N.S.W. and down to south, east, Victoria and northern part of Tasmania. Climate:
The climate of the temperate forests in Australia are quite humid, with high amounts of rainfall from 1200 mm to 1600 m. These forests have a usually consistent warm temperature of around 25 degrees Celsius, with a maximum temperature recorded of 28 degree Celsius. Types of Fauna that live in Temperate Forests:
Koala, (Phasolarctos cinereus). Wombat,(Vombatus ursinus) . Australian red-eyed tree frog, (Litoria chloris). |
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