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For real…visit the BOREALBy Julia, Michael and Nelson
© Boreal Biome Association
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Geographical Location
● Alaska● Canada● Russia● Various
northern and NE European countries
http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/boreal.htm
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Adaptations in the Taiga
The Grizzly and Black Bears adapt to the harsh winters of the Taiga by sleeping through them in underground dens.
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Environmental Concerns
Deforestation due to over-logging is a huge problem for the Taiga. This has caused the Grizzly bear to be endangered.
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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