The Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome
New Yorkers live in the Temperate Deciduous Forest biome. This biome features warm summers, cold winters, and sufficient rainfall year-round. Vegetation is dominated by deciduous trees that lose their leaves in winter, including oak, maple, hickory, and birch. The understory consists of shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses.
The climate supports animals such as deer, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and birds.