Steven

Sanchez

Biosphere

Boreal Forest
(Taiga)
Alaska

















This map shows the boreal forest on a global scale. The boreal forest or taiga exists as a nearly
continuous belt of coniferous trees across North America and Eurasia. Some of Alaska's forests are part of
the boreal forest. Thousands of plant and animal species are part of Alaska. Forests make up a great part
of Alaska. These forests are the product of extreme climatic factors that consist of temperatures that can
reach up to 106 degrees in the summer. During the summer the days are long and daylight during the
winter is short so, shorter growing periods cause the trees to have tight growth rings, making the wood
prized for strength and beauty

Boreal Forest
(Taiga)
North America


















This map shows the boreal forest on a regional scale. In North America, the boreal forest extends from
Alaska to Newfoundland, borders the tundra to the North, and touches the Great Lakes to the south. The
boreal forest doesn't have as many plant and animal species as the tropical or the deciduous forest
biomes, but It does have millions of insects in the summertime and many birds migrate there every year
to nest and feed.











Boreal

Forest

(Taiga)

World View


















This map shows the boreal forest on a local scale. The boreal forest is south of the artic circle and thrives
on colder climates. Needle leaf trees are the dominant plants of the boreal forests. In North America, one
or two species of fir and one or two species of spruce are dominant. Across Scandinavia and western
Russia the Scots pine is a common component of the boreal forest.




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