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The Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests is an ecoregion of the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome, as defined by the World Wildlife Fund. It consists of mesophytic plants west of the Appalachian Mountains in the Southeastern United States. This ecoregion consists of the following EPA level III ecoregions: Southwestern Appalachians ...
In terms of biodiversity, the only comparable temperate deciduous forest regions in the world are in central China, Japan, and in the Caucasus Mountains.Both the Appalachians (along with the neighbouring Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests ecoregion) and central China contain relict habitats of an ancient forest that was once widespread over the Northern Hemisphere.
The Western Allegheny Plateau ecoregion is located on the western Allegheny Plateau, which is within the central region of the Appalachian Plateau. [3] [4] The World Wildlife Fund defines the ecoregion as being the northern part of the Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests. [citation needed]
At lower elevations to the east are the Middle Atlantic coastal forests on the Atlantic coastal plain. Similarly, the Southeastern conifer forests occupy the Gulf coastal plain to the south. Higher, and to the north and west, are the Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests and the Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests of the Appalachian Mountains. [2]
Most of West Virginia lies within the Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests ecoregion, while the higher elevations along the eastern border and in the panhandle lie within the Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests. [1] West Virginia is situated in the Appalachian Mountains of the Upper South region of the 48 contiguous states.
It is known for its rare Appalachian mixed mesophytic forest biome and high levels of biodiversity, [9] as well as rare reserves of moist-hardwood old growth forest. The 11,141-acre (45.1 km 2 ) Poteau Mountain Wilderness is located in the north-central range of the Ouachita mountains in Arkansas.
Allegheny Highlands forests; Appalachian hemlock–northern hardwood forest; Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests; Appalachian province; Appalachian temperate rainforest; Appalachian–Blue Ridge forests
The Central and southern Appalachian montane oak forest commonly includes: the Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) and white oak (Quercus alba), and sprouts of American chestnut (Castanea dentata). Common shrubs include: Winterberry ( Ilex montana ), flame azalea ( Rhododendron calendulaceum ), catawba rhododendron ( Rhododendron catawbiense ...