What are the main characteristics of deciduous forests?

Also referred as "Temperate deciduous forests" are found in temperate regions of North central Europe, Eastern Asia and Eastern United States. In southern hemisphere in Australia and New Zealand. Tropic levels in deciduous forest food web. Deciduous forest food web broadly contains following four tropic levels. read more

Key Characteristics of Temperate Deciduous "Broadleaf" Forest. Deciduous forests have a long, warm growing season as one of four distinct seasons. The soil typically is rich. The leaves dropped from trees provide a steady source of organic material for the soil. read more