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

Rocky Mountain Evergreen Forest

Alternative Names:
Rocky Mountain steppe, montane forest - "montane" is a term for a forest on mid-level elevations on mountains.

Notable Trees and Plants:
Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, Engelmann spruce.

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

Growing Season:
Mild

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