Blue ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountain region has the highest elevations in Georgia. The tallest mountain in Georgia, Brasstown Bald, is found here. There are also many waterfalls in this region.
Habitat
The Blue Ridge Mountain region has a broadleaf forest habitat. This type of forest has deciduous trees, which are the trees that drop their leaves every fall. There are also some coniferous trees in this type of forest. These trees do not lose their leaves in the fall. A pine tree is an example. The name coniferous comes from the word "cone", like a pine cone.
climate
The Blue Ridge Mountain region has hot and humid summers and not too cold winters. Scientists call this a humid subtropical climate. This region does get more rain than other parts of the state. That's because the tall mountains cool the air.
animal life
Broadleaf forests are home to these types of animals:
- raccoons
- squirrels
- deer
- black bears
- river otters
- trout
- birds
- snakes
Raccoon, Squirrel, and Deer
Black bear and otter
Trout
plant life
Many types of plants live in broadleaf forests such as:
- oak trees
- pine trees
- maple trees
- bushes
- flowers
Azalea bush and pine tree
Oak tree and maple tree
