What is the Boreal Forest?
A Description of the Boreal Forest and its Relevance to Birding
Aug 25, 2006 Rosemary Drisdelle
The boreal forest is home to many birds and other animals. This is a breif description of its location and characteristics.
The boreal forest is the ancient forest of the northern hemisphere, a mixed forest including many of the evergreens (spruce, fir, pine, larch). These species are well adapted to the long cold winters of the north, and create a dense forest with scant light or vegetation on the forest floor. The boreal forest is home to a multitude of plant and animal species, and is the summer breeding destination for many migrating birds. Much of the Earth's boreal forest has been lost due to logging.
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