Total biomass in temperate deciduous forests is, therefore, about 190 to 380 metric tons per hectare. ... For temperate forests gross primary productivity (the total biomass fixed by the vegetation in a unit area within a unit time) has been estimated at 16 to 50 metric tons per hectare per year.

Are temperate forests fertile?

The soil in temperate forests are thick and fertile as the forest floor is covered by trees and there is a vast wildlife.

What are the characteristics of temperate forest?

The temperate forest biome is one of the world's major habitats. Temperate forests are characterized as regions with high levels of precipitation, humidity, and a variety of deciduous trees. Deciduous trees are trees that lose their leaves in winter.