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Tree Habitat and Range

This site explores a tree's unique and special habitat and range where they naturally grow and thrive.
Common Spruce Tree Ranges in North America
Range Maps of Spruce Tree Species In North America
Common Fir Tree Ranges in North America
Range Maps of Fir Tree Species In North America
Old Growth Forests and Ancient Woodlands
Old growth forest, sometimes called late seral forest, ancient forest, primary forest or ancient woodland is a forest of great age that exhibits unique biological features. Old growth forests typically contain large live trees, large dead trees (sometimes called "snags"), and large logs. Old growth forests usually have multiple vertical layers of vegetation representing a variety of tree species and a variety of different age classes.
Forest Zones of the U.S. Intermountains
A quick and easy way to identify the major trees of the U.S. Rocky Mountain uplands by using a forest zone or belt profile.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
About North American Forest Types
The About guide to North American timber types.
Forest Biomes of North America
The broadest regional classification recognized by botanists and forest scientists is the forest community called a biome. Here are photos of all major forest communities.
About The Great American Hardwood Forest
The About guide to the American hardwood forest.
About The Great American Coniferous Forest
The About guide to the American coniferous forest.
About The American Forest Type
The About guide to the American forest type.

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