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 ...

Found predominantly in boreal forests, these trees withstand freezing temperatures and intense sunlight, maintaining their green needles year-round. Recent research, published in Trends in Plant ...

The results indicate that global boreal forests might change to a more open type, with trees covering about 30%–50% of the area. "This is very different from what we see now, which includes both ...

According to a November 27 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service press release, “These actions ensure the long-term survival of this elusive, snow-adapted wildcat that relies on cold boreal forests ...