What are the biomes of Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has five distinct biomes:

1. Appalachian Mixed Forest: Covers most of the state and is characterized by deciduous trees, such as oak, maple, and hickory; a variety of shrubs; and a diverse herbaceous layer.

2. Appalachian Oak-Hickory Forest: Found in the southern and western regions of the state and is dominated by oak and hickory trees, along with other hardwood species.

3. Allegheny Plateau Forests: Situated in the northern and central regions of the state and is composed of a mix of deciduous forests, hemlock forests, and spruce-fir forests.

4. Eastern Broadleaf Forest: Occurs in the southeastern corner of the state and is characterized by oak, hickory, tulip poplar, and black cherry trees.

5. Oak Savanna: A rare biome found in a few locations in the state and is characterized by open grasslands with scattered oak trees.

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