The woodlands are home to many plants and animals. There is usually a good year-round water supply and the weather does not get too harsh in the winter. Hare and deer are the main source of pray for many animals.

Temperate Forest The temperature in the temperate forest can change from -30°c to 30°c. A variety of trees are found including maple, beech, pine, hickory, and oak. White-tailed deer are common in many woodland areas. Animals such as the bobcat depend heavily on the hare for survival, where larger animals such as the mountain lion can more easily take down a full grown deer. Bears feed on fish from nearby streams and wild berries and other vegetation.

Common Name Scientific Name Bobcat Lynx rufus Black Bear Ursus americanus Gray Wolf Canis lupis Grizzly Bear Ursus arctos Lynx Lynx lynx Puma Felis concolor Red Fox Vulpes fulva Red Wolf Canis rufus Snowshoe Hare Lepus americanus White-tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus

Special Views - Wildlife Management