Woodland / Shrubland Biome . This biome is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters . Found on the coast of Southern California / South America / Australia / Africa / & in a large region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea

The summers are hot and dry, and the winters are cold and moist. The green areas of the map shown are temperate woodland and shrubland areas. This biome cover less than 5% of Earth's surface. PRECIPITATION There is an average of 200 to 1,000 millimeters of precipitation annually. TEMPERATURE RANGE The summers are hot and dry, and the  winters are cold and moist. 

Flora & Fauna The hot, dry summers of the woodland / shrubland biome favor the natural occurrence of wildfires. Plants of this biome are well adapted to both wildfires and droughts. Many plants quickly re-sprout after a fire, while others produce seeds that open only upon exposure to the intense heat of a fire. Typical plants of this biome include drought-resistant shrubs such as yucca, scrub oak, and sagebrush. Soils in this biome are low in nutrients because of leaching by the winter rains. As a result, the major agricultural uses of this biome are for grazing by animals, such as deers and rabbits, which leads to predators such as bears and foxes feasting on these grazing animals.

Biodiversity Research Instrumental Value For Humans Raw Materials The woodland biome provides raw materials, such as wood, that can be used in the manufacturing of goods that can be produced and sold for a profit Biodiversity Research The biodiversity found in the woodland biome can be used for agricultural and pharmaceutical research, leading to groundbreaking advancements in studies due to the extensive amount of genetic information observe and collected Recreational Tourism The woodland biome is an excellent place to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, proving an educational lesson for todays youth

Locus of Concern Presently, there are about 7 billion people on the planet and that number is growing, that’s a lot of people that the world has to sustain, however as more and more people are born, non-renewable resources are slowly being depleted from natural environments. At this present rate of consumption, soon there will be no more resources left for the future generation to enjoy, forests are being cut down for their land and their wood being used to manufacture goods which leads to a diminishing amount of woodlands Furthermore, as the rate of production of goods increases, so does the rate of pollution that accompanies the creation of these goods to satisfy the ever growing numbers of the population. These pollutants, infect the air and water of the natural environment,, killing off the wildlife as well as the flora that inhabit the land, leaving it bare and decrepit with endangered species Finally, as more people are born everyday, more land is needed for shelter, this leads to entire habitats being destroyed in order to make room for buildings and other infrastructures for the increasing population.

How Humans have Survived off the Land Humans have changed the environment by using the raw materials from within the biome to improve their daily lives. Timber, for example, is used for commercial purposes such as making furniture, as well as construction purposes, which include building homes and bridges. Not only this but the fruits, roots, and plants grown in the forest are often consumed, along with the meat from animals, by tribes living close to the woodlands and depend on it for food. However, not all plants are used primarily for food, there are also medicinal herbs and other natural remedies that people have used to cure their sick and ill.

By: Jorge Melendez & Allan Anderson The Woodlands By: Jorge Melendez & Allan Anderson