Research/Project ResultsBoreal Coniferous Forest:Fort ResolutionGreat Slave Lake,Northwest Territories, Canada
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Spruce tree, typical of this area.
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School: Deninoo Community School e-mail: Yolanda_Wiersma@learnnet.nt.ca Class: Grade 8/9
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| This study was done by students of the Deninoo Community School. The purpose of the study was to determine the characteristic abiotic and biotic features of the Boreal biome, in which the students live. The Boreal forest is the predominant forest of Canada, and exists as a major forest belt around the world (Norway/Finland/Russia) at northern latitudes. |
Abiotic Site DescriptionType of Ecosystem: Mid-successional forest Latitude: 61 degrees north Longitude: 113degrees west The Boreal forest is characterized by having long cold winters with a lot of snowfall. The cold climate leads to a short growing season compared to the deciduous forest. Trees are adapted to this biome, and the drying effects of the cold dry air, by having waxy needles or scales for leaves. |
Most Common Mammal: squirrel
Second Most Common Mammal: snowshoe hare
Third Most Common Mammal: mouse
Fourth Most Common Mammal: moose
Most Common Bird: raven
Second Most Common Bird: spruce grouse
Third Most Common Bird: magpie
Fourth Most Common Bird: boreal chickadee
Most Important Tree: black spruce
Second Most Important Tree: poplar
Third Most Important Tree: birch
Most Important Shrub: red willow
Most Important Herb: "goose grass" (local name)
Second Most Important Herb: mosses
note: moose photo by US Wildlife Service, spruce grouse photo by Bereskin
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