Boreal forest covers much of central Alaska. Taiga, as this forest is called, is composed of dense black spruce forests and a mosaic of other forest trees. Aspen and birch thrive on south-facing ...

The Wild Taiga region in Kainuu, in Finland's northeastern region, appeals to wildlife enthusiasts and nature photographers. The evergreen taiga forests are home to the European elk, the largest ...

If you thought Russia is only about snow-covered mountains and cold places, then this will surprise you. Russia, by a huge margin, has the forest cover in the world! The country is home to frozen ...

Parque Nacional Sajama, Sajama (Bolivia). Very few plant species occur at the highest altitudes – such as these Polylepis trees on the Bolivian altiplano.

A new study has introduced a powerful tool for analyzing satellite imagery of boreal forests (also known as “Taiga” in North America), offering unprecedented insights into the health and dynamics of ...