| Valdivian temperate forests (NT0404) | |
|---|---|
 Trees and understory at Oncol Park | |
 Location in the south of South America | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Neotropical |
| Biome | Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests |
| Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 248,100 km2 (95,800 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Conservation | |
| Protected | 24.16%[1] |
The Valdivian temperate forests (NT0404) is an ecoregion on the west coast of southern South America, in Chile and Argentina. It is part of the Neotropical realm. The forests are named after the city of Valdivia. The Valdivian temperate rainforests are characterized by their dense understories of bamboos, ferns, and for being mostly dominated by evergreen angiosperm trees with some deciduous specimens, though conifer trees are also common.