LOCATION
- Eastern United States, Canada, Europe, Eastern China, Japan
CLIMATE
- temperature changes depending on the four distinct seasons
- average annual temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit
- average rainfall is 30 to 60 inches a year
VEGETATION
- tree stratum zone: oak, each, maple, chestnut hickory
- small tree and sapling zone: young, short trees
- shrub zone: azaleas, mountain laurel
- herb zone: perennial herbs
- ground zone: lichen, mosses
ANIMALS
- Asian black bear, red fox, cardinal, woodpecker
BENEFITS / COMMON USES
- fertile soil for agriculture
- logging
- beautiful scenery
- purifies air and improves breathing quality
