Piedmont
The Piedmont is a hilly region. It is in the middle of the state. We live in the Piedmont region. There is a lot of rock below the soil here. Sometimes it pokes out so we can see it- like at Stone Mountain! There are many streams and rivers.
Habitat
The Piedmont 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 Piedmont region has hot and humid summers and not too cold winters. It rains some and the air feels wet and sticky, or humid, most of the time. Scientists call this a humid subtropical climate.
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
