Many people believe that rainforests are only found in tropical areas.
This wet, wonderful place supports a wide variety of plant and animal life. It takes a unique climate to create a temperate rainforest. The climate of Western Oregon consists of mild temperatures, abundant rainfall, and relatively dry summers. The annual, summer drought favors evergreens which are capable of growing during the fall and winter when more water is available. The Indians took medicines, building materials and other raw materials out of these forests.