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Which conifer trees dominate northern Eurasian forests?
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A giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) estimated to be between 1,900 and 2,400 years old, Grizzly Giant is the oldest tree in the Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California.
The northern Eurasian forests, known as the taiga or boreal forest, are dominated by a limited number of conifer species, primarily pines, spruces, firs, and larches.12
The specific composition of these forests varies by region:
- Western Eurasia: The productive, humid regions of northern Europe and Scandinavia are dominated by Scots pine and Norway spruce (Picea abies).32
- Eastern Eurasia: The forests of Siberia and eastern regions are dominated by Siberian pine, Siberian fir (Abies sibirica), and various larch species, including Siberian larch (Larix sibirica) and Dahurian larch.32
While these coniferous trees are the primary components of the landscape, some deciduous genera such as birch and poplar also occur within these forests.1