For real… visit the BOREAL By Julia, Michael and Nelson © Boreal Biome Association.

For real…visit the BOREALBy Julia, Michael and Nelson

© Boreal Biome Association

Geographical Location

● Alaska● Canada● Russia● Various

northern and NE European countries

http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/boreal.htm

Landscape Landscape

Soil● Swampy forest land during summer● Frozen ground in winter● Low rate of decomposition

Vegetation● Coniferous trees are the dominant plant form● Fir trees● Pine trees● Mosses and Lichen

http://www.outdoor-photos.com/photo/73015.html

Climate● Think Canadian and Russian weathers● Annual average temperature between

5°C and -5°C (41°F and 23°F)● Precipitation varies, from around 20 cm

per year to over 200 cm, 7.9-79 inches (often in the form of snow)

● Great destination to avoid the summer heat!

http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/boreal.htm

The Seasonal Boreal Biome● Winter vacation season

o Biome’s longest seasono Scenic tree and snow

scapes● Summer vacation

seasono Temperate weathero Visible biodiversity in

plants and animal species

Unique Features and Facts: Why YOU should visit this Biome

● Great skiing and snow-sports in the winter...beautiful hiking in the summer

● World’s largest land-based biome covering 12 million square miles of earth

● Our planet has a massive dependency on the high levels of Carbon produced from these forests

Native Plants and Animals

Conifer Trees Elk

● Waxy finish on their leaves retain water and weather cold and warm conditions

● Conifer trees never shed their leaves

● Thick layers of fur and fat to stay warm during harsh winters

● When vegetation is scarce they survive off of bark and leaves

Adaptations in the Taiga

The Grizzly and Black Bears adapt to the harsh winters of the Taiga by sleeping through them in underground dens.

Environmental Concerns

Deforestation due to over-logging is a huge problem for the Taiga. This has caused the Grizzly bear to be endangered.

Works Cited

http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/boreal.htmhttp://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/74016/taigahttp://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/30-fascinating-facts-about-the-boreal-forest.html