Boreal Forest Biome

Boreal Forest

Date: July 1 - 30
City:  Calgary, Canada

Climate Diagram

--In the month of July, the boreal forest biome climate is at its peak temperature.  The climate is very similar to that of the tundra, and its average temperature in July is 61 degrees Fahrenheit.

Packing List:

-Hiking Boots          -Goo-Be-Gone

-Camera          -Rain Coat         -Rain Boots

 

 

Adventures:

 

Traveling to the boreal forest area did not provide much of a change from the tundra biome.  With the boreal forest biome beginning close to the same area as the tundra, I did not have to travel far to find myself in this climate.  The main difference that I was able to immediately notice was the plant life that grew in this area.  Compared to barren lands of the tundra, the boreal forest was covered in trees and other plant life.  This forest is known by its coniferous evergreen trees that are able to survive in the short growing seasons and cold winter months.  The waxy needles coming from these trees also add to the already low decomposition rate present.  There are also deciduous trees that are able to grow in the boreal forest area.  The deciduous trees are unlike the coniferous trees in that they lose their leaves in the fall and winter months.  I was able to witness these trees in full bloom while I was there since it was the summer months.

 

The rainy weather that was prevalent while I was staying there made the addition of rain boots and a rain coat very suitable.  While in the boreal forest I was able to witness a wider variety of animal life.  The boreal forest is home to the bobcat, elk, porcupines, and in some areas there are Siberian Tigers.  Similar to caribou that was seen in the tundra, the elk and hares in the boreal forest were the most commonly seen animals.  While I was in this area, I was able to learn more about the environmental issues that are seen there.  The trees found in this biome are important sources for pulp and paper.  This cutting down of these trees for this use is causing a decrease in plant life.

 

 

 

http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/boreal.htm