Southeastern mixed forests ecoregion
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The Southeastern mixed forests ecoregion is a temperate forest region of the southeastern United States characterized by a diverse mix of hardwood and pine species and rich wildlife habitats.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Southeastern mixed forests | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
ecoregion
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temperate broadleaf and mixed forest ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
high tree species diversity
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hot humid summers ⓘ mix of hardwood and pine species ⓘ relatively mild winters ⓘ rich wildlife habitats ⓘ |
| hasClimate | humid subtropical climate ⓘ |
| hasDominantTree |
American beech
NERFINISHED
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hickory species ⓘ loblolly pine ⓘ longleaf pine ⓘ maple species ⓘ shortleaf pine ⓘ slash pine ⓘ southern red oak ⓘ sweetgum ⓘ tulip poplar ⓘ white oak ⓘ |
| hasEcosystemService |
carbon sequestration
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recreation and tourism ⓘ timber production ⓘ wildlife habitat provision ⓘ |
| hasFauna |
black bear
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bobcat ⓘ gray squirrel ⓘ raccoon ⓘ various reptiles and amphibians ⓘ various songbirds ⓘ white-tailed deer ⓘ wild turkey ⓘ |
| hasLandUse |
agriculture
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commercial forestry ⓘ urban and suburban development ⓘ |
| hasSoilType |
acidic soils
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well-drained soils ⓘ |
| hasVegetationType |
mixed hardwood forest
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oak–pine forest ⓘ pine forest ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
southeastern United States ⓘ |
| partOf |
Nearctic ecozone
NERFINISHED
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temperate forest biome ⓘ |
| threatenedBy |
conversion to agriculture
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habitat fragmentation ⓘ logging ⓘ urbanization ⓘ |
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Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
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