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Most temperate deciduous forests in the U.S. are characterized by relatively steep slopes and tall mountains with a fair amount of sandstone and limestone gorge areas. There is typically a fair amount of rainfall (40-60 inches/year), and temperatures are warm in the summer and cool in the winter months.
