TROPICAL

DECIDUOUS
FOREST
The Nature of life
Team minions
 INTRODUCTION
Ecosystem, the functional and elemental unit of ecology where living organisms interact with each other
and with the environment they inhabit. In other words, it is a kind of chain between biotic and abiotic
factors of the environment, which is based on interaction, interaction that focuses on a constant
exchange of matter and energy.
In this presentation the main purpose will be to efficiently describe certain concepts that are
fundamental to understanding how relationships between communities and ecosystems are conducted;
this is based on one of the existing ecosystems in Mexico, the tropical deciduous forest, with their
respective geographic distribution of their elements. Also, we are going to present a few proposals
aimed at protecting ecosystems.
Some of the concepts that we will explain are: first the biotic and abiotic factors, as well as the roles that
these factors fulfill, we will give visibility to producers and consumers, and how their relationship consist
in exchanges of matter and energy, which will be realized with the use of graphic resources for better
understanding.
Without forgetting the external factors that affect these relationships, focusing on human activities
whose consequences are primarily responsible for the destruction of such vital relationships, and
therefore largely responsible for the imbalance in the sacred cycle that keeps the Earth harmoniou.
Geographic Distribution
in México
It occupies 8% of the surface of the
Mexican Republic. The vegetation is
distributed on the Pacific slope, from
southern Sonora to Chiapas. On the Gulf
slope, it has very little presence. The
distribution range is from 0 to 1,900 masl.

 1 BIOTIC
FACTORS

FLORA FAUNA
The vegetation is predominantly arboreal, although there are also shrubs and In general, the fauna of the
herbaceous plants. The development of shrubby and herbaceous vegetation in this deciduous forest is associated with
biome is facilitated by the fall of the leaves in winter, which allows the sun's rays to the stratification and growth forms of
reach the ground during the rest of the year. The litter sedimentation provides plants and trees. This is because
mineral salts and organic matter, which fertilize the soil. animals must find a way to adapt to
The vegetation of these forests consists mainly of deciduous trees. A decrease in different diets in different seasons.
latitude determines an increase in the number of evergreen broad-leaved trees that
In this way, many species lead an
keep their leaves throughout the winter.
arboreal life and a large percentage
Forest vegetation can be differentiated up to five levels. Lichens and various types
of mosses are found on the ground; next come perennials, which are broad-leaved; go into hibernation during the winter,
a third level is made up of bushes; small trees and shoots constitute the fourth level; such as the bear. There are also
and finally the fifth level is formed by a combination of species characteristic of the animals such as mice, spiders, wild
broadleaf forest. boars, foxes, lynxes, among others.
Some common broadleaf tree species include: oak, maple, beech, chestnut, hickory,
elm, and basswood.
 bictic Mining
Coal and oil are the reasons why some
deciduous forest are mined.
Mining not only depletes forests, but also
depletes soil nutrients and prevents
regrowth of trees. Some irresponsible
mining companies even dump excavated
waste and chemicals into the ground or into
nearby bodies of water, contaminating
water and further damaging forest
ecosystems.
Deforestation
This forest attracts our attention from us
with its beautiful trees and vegetation,
also the wood of these trees is ideal for
building construction, and this is why
large patches of trees are cut down
regularly.
 2
ABIOTIC
FACTORS

TEMPERATURE PRECIPITATION LOCATION

A thick layer of nutrient-rich litter
Rainy climate with hot They are practically limited to
accumulates on the ground, which
summers and cold winters, continental areas of mid-latitudes of
gradually decomposes as the
but more temperate than the northern hemisphere, where
leaves fall, enriching the soil. Only
those of the boreal zone. rainfall occurs throughout the year
in the humid and warmer areas do
and there is a succession of a
The average temperature of the leaves remain throughout the
warm season and a cold winter.
the coldest month is year. Flowers appear in spring and
between -5 and +5 ºC. early summer, supplying food for
pollinating insects.
RED TROFICA
ECOLOGICAL SERVICES

The region is used for major

activities including:
urban/suburban and tourism
development, agriculture,
shrimp aquaculture, cattle
ranching, logging, and mining
among others.
 PROBLEMS
FACING THE
ECOSYSTEM
The permanence of this vegetation is
threatened by agricultural and livestock
expansion and the development of tourist and
industrial infrastructures, hunting, which
causes soil and water pollution, illegal wildlife
trafficking, habitat impacts such as soil erosion,
habitat loss and modification, fires and
invasive/native species. all of this implies
species mortality and the extinction of this
ecosystem.
 2 Implications of
Human activity
As we know, our actions can have an impact on an ecosystem,
as a society, we must know what these are this actions to keep
the equilibrium of the ecosystem.

BIOLOGICAL. ECONOMIC . POLITICAL . SOCIAL

 Biological

The waste that we left in our forest cause the

plants can´t pollinate, this is the balance of
the ecosystem is broken because the
primary consumers that are fed by these
plants will need another food source, also
the affected plants can´t reproduce so the
plant population will disappear.

Pollution
 Biological
Global warming is an issue that has been
chasing us for about 10 years ago, as we
know we are the first cause and maybe we
are not worried because we can´t see the
consequences but our forests do, this
change an important abiotic factor of the
ecosystem, this affects all the ecosystem
cause some processes depend of the ideal
temperature.
Global warming
 Economic Mining
Coal and oil are the reasons why some
deciduous forest are mined.
Mining not only depletes forests, but also
depletes soil nutrients and prevents
regrowth of trees. Some irresponsible
mining companies even dump excavated
waste and chemicals into the ground or into
nearby bodies of water, contaminating
water and further damaging forest
ecosystems.
Deforestation
This forest attracts our attention from us
with its beautiful trees and vegetation,
also the wood of these trees is ideal for
building construction, and this is why
large patches of trees are cut down
regularly.
 Political
Land utilization
The use of land for agricultural,
industrial and infrastructural
purposes remains the most visible
human interference with forest
ecosystems. Land clearing disrupts
the forest's life cycle, destroying
large amounts of trees and
displacing the creatures that once
lived in and on the ground.
Non protected areas
Deciduous forests extend across North
America and are most abundant north in
Sonora, Mexico. This ecosystem,
sometimes called the tropical savannah,
once stretched nonstop from northern
Mexico for more than a thousand miles to
Central America, but now only 15%
remains and only 1% is protected. We have
to remember that this ecosystem has a lot
of endemic species that is why this areas
have to be protected
SOCIAL
Game hunting is not something common in
Mexico but it still happens, we have to
remember that most of these areas are not
protected that´s why it is easier to hunt, what
game hunting does to the ecosystem is that the
hunters will kill the main predators, thereby
overcrowding their prey and damaging the
ecosystem.
CONCLUTION
As a conclusion of everything seen in the presentation, it has finally been explained and
confirmed with the help of the ecosystem of tropical desiduous forests that is found in Mexico,
how the relationships between living beings and the place they reside. What are the factors
that keep the cycles of matter and energy spinning and which alter them; taking up the topic of
what factors alter them, we believe we have made it very clear how the biological, economic,
political and social implications of human activities greatly affect these cycles, which is why it
is necessary to take measures to lessen these factors that damage so much the natural
balance on Earth. And although it may seem that we can't do anything to help and that the
blame for the destruction of ecosystems is only due to industries, but before doing that
conclusion we have to stop and think how much our daily activities affects the ecosystems as
well, the way we travel, how we cook, what products we buy and how often, even the way we
bathe is a factor that affects badly in some way. Therefore it is important to meditate on what
we can do to change our attitudes and modify our decisions to make them less harmful to the
ecosystems and build an environmental culture to take care of them properly.
 Proposes
With this in mind, we have devised a series of activities that we propose you
to implement to reduce the effects that our actions may have on ecosystems:
First, use responsible consumption as my habit, don't buy things you
don't need.
In your mode of transport take preference those that do not involve the
combustion of any hydrocarbon and if not possible choose to take more
often public transport or Shared transport.
Use the paper wisely and if you have a chance use the electronic
resources as much as possible.
Avoid using disposable or single-use products.
Promotes the use of natural vegetation.
Use the water carefully, either for personal hygiene or for domestic
activities. Take good care of it because water is not an infinite resource.
Apply the three R rule to reduce the amount of waste you generate.
Support companies that promote environmental care.
Thank you!
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