Chugach National Forest is an example of the Temperate rainforest of the Prince William Sound in Alaska, USA

Temporate Rainforest

Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA

The primary difference between temperate rainforests and tropical rainforests is location, and thus temperature. Annual precipitation in a temperate rainforest must be at least 55 inches (140 cm) and have average annual temperatures ranging between 39 and 54 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 12 degrees Celsius). Tropical rainforests exist much closer to the equator and are much warmer, which allows them to support different species of plants.

Along the shores of Prince William Sound lies the Chugach National Forest, which consists of temperate rainforest of ancient spruce and hemlock trees. It is the northern-most stretch of the same rainforest that begins in northern California and carpets the coasts of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The densely-packed forest supports a wide range of wildlife. Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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