Temperate forests are coniferous and broadleaf forests that occur in the temperate zone and receive high rain. The word temperate itself means "of mild temperature". The average annual temperature for temperate forests is about 0 degrees celsius because they are usually located close to the ocean, but for the warmer parts of the temperate forests the average annual temperature is around 20 degrees celsius. Most forests receive 50-60 inches of rainfall a year, but some forests may receive more.
The temperate forest has a large amount of resources, which enables a wide variety of animals to make this biome their home. Wolves, bears, birds, frogs, butterflies, deer, squirrels, mosquitoes and owls all share this mild climatic area.
There are certain trees that can only found Ina Temperate Rainforest. Some of these are the Sitka Spruce and the Western Hemlock. The Sitka Spruce is the world's largest spruce, with tall, a straight trunk, and horizontal branches. They can reach up to 160 ft. tall and upwards of 5 ft. in diameter. The Western Hemlock is also the tallest in it's family. These trees can reach anywhere from 100 to 150 ft. and grow to be 3 or 4 ft. wide.