Located south of the artic tundra in northern regions across North America, Asia, and Europe 50-60 degrees north latitude; Elevations are between 8000-10000 Plants/Animals World?s largest land biome- largest areas covering Russia and Canada Trees in Coniferous Forests: spruce, fir, cedar, hemlock, and pine The trees can withstand the intense cold and drought of winter Keep there narrow-pointed leave (needles) all year long. Plant diversity is low because few species can survive the winters when soil moisture is frozen. The trees have needles instead of leaves and cones instead of flowers, it helps them survive the cold winters The largest Coniferous forest is called the Taiga
Biomes
Located south of the artic tundra in northern regions across North America, Asia, and Europe 50-60 degrees north latitude; Elevations are between 8000-10000 Plants/Animals World?s largest land biome- largest areas covering Russia and Canada Trees in Coniferous Forests: spruce, fir, cedar, hemlock, and pine The trees can withstand the intense cold and drought of winter Keep there narrow-pointed leave (needles) all year long. Plant diversity is low because few species can survive the winters when soil moisture is frozen. The trees have needles instead of leaves and cones instead of flowers, it helps them survive the cold winters The largest Coniferous forest is called the Taiga
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