Exploring the Boreal Forest (Taiga): Climate, Flora, Fauna, and Conservation Efforts
Discover the Boreal Forest (Taiga) and its unique climate, diverse flora and fauna, and ecological concerns. Learn about the conservation efforts and protected areas in this fascinating biome.
Exploring the Boreal Forest (Taiga): Climate, Flora, Fauna, and Conservation Efforts
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Boreal Forest(Taiga) By: Alyssa, Lydia, Michelle, & Ria
Climate of the Biome • Precipitation • 40 cm – 100 cm of precipitation annually • Summer Temperature • Lowest: 20 Degrees Fahrenheit • Highest: 70 Degrees Fahrenheit • Winter Temperature • Lowest: -50 Degrees Fahrenheit • Highest: 30 Degrees Fahrenheit
Typical Flora(plants) Willow Birch Alder Blue berry Salmon Berry Raspberry Currants
Typical Fauna(animals) Bear Red crossbill White winged crossbill Moose Caribou Wolf Beaver Fox Wolverine Muskrat
Ecological Concerns • Fairbank’s skies are Polluted with smoke. • Acid rain • Logging
Conservation • Areas are protected through National Parks and Forests • Important breeding habitats are protected
Citation • http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=boreal.main • http://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/air-quality-fairbanks-alaska-worse-beijing.html • https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs-0111-01/fs-0111-01.pdf • http://northern.or
