This forest community, sometimes called the mountain boreal forest, is comprised largely of conifer tree species. This forest is found at elevations above 2800-3000 feet on steep mountain ...

The research team explored 20 years of tree cover data from satellites to model future shifts. Boreal forests encircle the cold, northern regions of our planet. They host a diverse set of species ...

The boreal forest attracts 325 bird species to its lands each year, with 1 to 3 billion birds migrating north to nest and raise their young amongst its trees. It’s known as ‘North America’s ...

We have another state record right here in Koochiching county. Balsam fir’s scientific name is Abies balsamea. It is often misidentified as a Christmas tree or pine tree. It is not a pine ...