Which trees grow in Mongolia’s mountain forest-steppe zone?

In Mongolia’s mountain forest-steppe zone, the vegetation is characterized by a diverse mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, which grow most densely on northern mountain slopes.1

The most widely distributed trees in this zone are:

• Coniferous trees: Siberian larches are the most prevalent, followed by Siberian cedars, with additional admixtures of spruces, pines, and firs.1
• Deciduous trees: These include various species of birches, aspens, and poplars.1

This zone represents one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country, providing a transition between the higher-elevation coniferous forest (taiga) and the lower-lying steppe grasslands.1