Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Moist Temperate Coniferous Forest Biome
Complete description of coniferous forest with examples and photos. Animal, plant, and soil information.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Univ: The Forest Community
Describes the complexity of a forest ecosystem. Pine forest succession. Role of fungi in the forest. Photos, examples.
Other
Boreal /Fauna and Flora of Boreal Forests
This page offers a detailed collection of photos and info on plant and animal species of the boreal forest. Pictorial glossary.
University of California
Ucmp: Forest Biome
Learn all about the forest biome including where located in the world, different kinds, climate, flora and fauna, and soil. Good research site for middle years students.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech U: Northern Coniferous Forest Biome
Description of northern coniferous forest, also known as the taiga or boreal forest. Photos and examples of boreal plants.
University of California
Ucmp: Systematics
Scientific descriptions of conifer families. Diagrams, examples, structural features, and history.
PBS
Newton's Apple: Spotted Owls and Old Growth Forests
This site from Newton's Apple, which is a production of KTCA Twin Cities Public Television, provides insights, vocabulary, resources and a main activity on the subject of why owls are threatened.
Other
National Christmas Tree Assoication: Ncta
This site is all about how to find the perfect Chritmas tree. Search by zip code to find the species of tree that you want. Also, learn about many interesting and useful ways to recycle Christmas trees.rec
Curated OER
National Park Service: Lowland Forests
Lowland coniferous forest info. Biomass, interdependence, plants, and animals found here.