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land > natural area > terrestrial area > forest > deciduous forest

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deciduous forest  

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  • The temperate forests comprised of trees that seasonally shed their leaves, located in the east of the USA, in Western Europe from the Alps to Scandinavia, and in the eastern Asia. The hardwood of these forests have been exploited since the 16th century. The trees of deciduous forests usually produce nuts and winged seeds.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/2004

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