EARTH DAY

Image of the landscape of the North Cascades in the fall, Washington, Pacific Northwest by Randy Wells

The boreal forest is dominated by coniferous trees like pine, spruce, and fir, and is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers. It constantly releases millions of tons of oxygen to the atmosphere. It’s also the world’s largest land biome and a significant carbon sink, storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide in its trees, soils, and peatlands. ATTENTION, YOU MIGHT WANT TO KEEP THIS AROUND.