Ecosystems

Italy has many 3 main ecosystems. The ecosystems are Chaparral, Mixed Forest, and Woodland and Shrubs. Chaparral is near the south of the peninsula. It is a shrubland or heathland plant community found primarily in the U.S. state of California. It is shaped by a Mediterranean climate, mild and wet winters, and hot dry summers. The mixed forest is in the center of Italy. It contains coniferous and deciduous forests. A coniferous forest is a terrestrial biome found in temperate regions of the world with warm summers and cool winters and sufficient rainfall to sustain a forest. Deciduous forests are dominated by trees that lose their leaves each year. They are found in areas where warm moist summers alternate with mild winters. The woodlands and shrubs are found throughout. They have a low-density forest forming open habitats with plenty of sunlight and limited shade. Woodlands may support shrubs and plants including grasses. Woodland may form a transitions to shrubland under drier conditions or during early stages of primary or secondary succession.