Temperate coniferous forest is a
terrestrial biome found in
temperate regions of the world with warm
summers and cool
winters and adequate
rainfall to sustain a
forest. In most temperate coniferous forests, evergreen
conifers predominate, while some are a mix of conifers and broadleaf
evergreen trees and/or broadleaf
deciduous trees. Temperate evergreen forests are common in the
coastal areas of regions that have mild winters and heavy rainfall, or inland in drier
climates or
mountain areas. Coniferous forests can be found in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Many species of tree inhabit these forests including
cedar,
cypress,
Douglas fir,
fir,
juniper,
kauri,
pine,
podocarpus,
spruce,
redwood and
yew. The understory also contains a wide variety of herbaceous and
shrub species.