The boreal forest is the largest forest in the world, wrapping right around Earth’s entire northern hemisphere like a giant green headband. It acts as the lungs of the planet, producing much of ...

This is the boreal forest, the forest that covers nearly all ... or even the canopy of pine and spruce boughs overhead. Instead, I found myself lost in contemplation of the forest floor.

Boreal forests encircle the cold, northern regions of our planet. They host a diverse set of species, regulate global climate by storing huge amounts of carbon in the trees and soils, and provide ...