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Why is the taiga also called the boreal forest?
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Taiga
Boreal forest, Alaska, U.S., dominated by spruce trees (Picea).
The term "boreal" is used to describe the taiga because it is derived from the Latin word borealis, which relates to the north or the north wind. Consequently, the taiga is often referred to as the boreal forest because it is a forest region located in northern circumpolar areas.12