Unique Facts
1. The pecan industry produces 250 million pounds of pecans every year
2. Wood has to be dried slowly and carefully before it can be used.
3. Europe has 52% of the temperate forests found in the world
4. Only 9.7% of earth is covered by temperate forests
5. The tallest trees of the temperate forest grow to between 60 and 100 feet tall
6. There is no dry season in the temperate deciduous forest biome
7. Tree rings provide a permanent record scientists can examine for clues about climate conditions stretching back 1000's of years
8. Some animals do not avoid winter; They remain active/semi active all winter long
2. Wood has to be dried slowly and carefully before it can be used.
3. Europe has 52% of the temperate forests found in the world
4. Only 9.7% of earth is covered by temperate forests
5. The tallest trees of the temperate forest grow to between 60 and 100 feet tall
6. There is no dry season in the temperate deciduous forest biome
7. Tree rings provide a permanent record scientists can examine for clues about climate conditions stretching back 1000's of years
8. Some animals do not avoid winter; They remain active/semi active all winter long