This biome, which includes forests like those found in eastern North America, Europe, and East Asia, has experienced a massive loss of habitat due to:
* Deforestation: Historically, these forests were cleared for agriculture, timber, and development.
* Conversion to agricultural land: Large tracts of temperate forest have been converted to farmland for crops and livestock.
* Urbanization: The growth of cities and towns has also led to the loss of forest habitat.
* Pollution: Air and water pollution from industrial activities and agriculture can damage temperate forests.
Estimates suggest that only about 30% of the original temperate broadleaf and mixed forest remains, making it one of the most threatened biomes on Earth.
