Card Description:Habitats are natural environments in which you expect to find specific types of plants and animals. There are many different types of habitats. Each habitat card presents a real habitat complete with its own picture, description, & climate variables.

Temperature Value: Based on the USDA Hardiness Zone of the habitat. [Range 1(coldest) to 9(hottest)] Use when planting trees, and during Temperature Disasters.

Water Value: Based on the soil moisture level typical of the habitat. [Range 1(driest) to 9(wettest)] Use when planting trees, and during Water Disasters.

Preferred Species: Listed are 3 tree species that are common in the habitat (the trees are either present in the habitat pictured or indicator species for the habitat type). Preferred species receive a bonus of +2 to their Sun, Shade, Fire & Wind Strengths. If a genus name is followed by ???, any tree within the genus that can be planted is preferred.

Power Symbol: When present, symbols enable disasters or alter game rules (see also Overhead O.2.1)

Fire Modifier: Measure of the influence of fire on trees in the habitat. [Range -1(minor influence) to +1(major influence)]. Use during Fire Disasters.

Wind Modifier: Measure of the influence of wind on trees in the habitat. [Range -1 (minor influence) to +1 (major influence)]. Use during Wind Disasters.

Overhead O.1.1 Habitat Card