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Forest Biomes of North America
A Complete Listing of all Major Forest Communities

Great Lakes/New England Mixed Forest

Alternative Names:
Northern hardwood-hemlock, transitional mixed forest.

Notable Trees and Plants:
Beech, Maple, Eastern Hemlock, Yellow Birch, White Pine, Northern Whitecedar

Weather Conditions:
Cold winters, mild summers.
Moist winters, moist summers.

Growing Season:
Mild

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Silvania wilderness white pine in the Ottowa National Forest

Upper Michigan Lake of the Clouds with Eastern Hemlock and sugar maple.
Photos Courtesy of USFS/UT
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