Why is there a coniferous forest in Northern Europe?

Coniferous forests in northern Europe are mainly due to the climate. In Poland, for example, we have much colder winters than in southern and western Europe. read more

Coniferous forests in northern Europe are mainly due to the climate. In Poland, for example, we have much colder winters than in southern and western Europe. In Poland we have a mix of coniferous and deciduous forests, with a predominance of conifers. Coniferous forests need more light (the leaves of these trees are larger), unlike coniferous forests. 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

One type of coniferous forest, the northern boreal forest, is found in 50° to 60°N latitudes. Another type, temperate coniferous forests, grows in lower latitudes of North America, Europe, and Asia, in the high elevations of mountains. read more