Why are coniferous forests only in the Northern Hemisphere?

Most part of Northern Hemisphere have extreme climate with short summers and cold long lasting Winters. Coniferous trees thrive where summers are short and cool and winters long and harsh, with heavy snowfall that can last as long as 6 months. read more

Coniferous forests, therefore, are found mainly in the northern hemisphere, although some are found in the southern hemisphere. Coniferous forests (fir, pine, spruce) make up one-third of the world’s forests and are found in northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia where temperatures tend to be lower and winter tends to last longer. read more

Temperate coniferous forests are found mainly in the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia, but some are found in the Southern Hemisphere.. A separate ecoregion, the tropical coniferous forests, occurs in more tropical climates. read more