Boreal ecology is the study of ecosystems in the subarctic (boreal) zone of the Northern hemisphere. These areas are dominated by coniferous forest, generally have permafrost soils, and occur ...

The boreal forest is the largest forest in the world, wrapping right around Earth’s entire northern hemisphere like a giant green headband. It acts as the lungs of the planet, producing much of ...

"Forests growing at the southern boreal distribution range may not be able to maintain the current number of trees as the climate becomes drier and warmer. Therefore, they may become less dense.