Temperate deciduous forests in Monsoon Asia are divided into three types based on the trees that dominate them. The forests in the northern areas have a mix of broadleaf and conifer trees, while those in Japan are mainly Fagus crenata. The warm temperate forests in continental areas have mainly Quercus trees. The cool temperate forests have fewer tree species due to the dominance of Fagus crenata. The way these forests are disturbed also varies; small treefall gaps are common in cool temperate forests, while larger disturbances happen in the other types. Fire plays a role in warm temperate forests, while both fire and large blowdowns are important in the mixed broadleaf/conifer forests. These differences are influenced by climate and human activities, similar to forests in North America.