Forests of Pakistan: Forests with their lush vegetation and myriads of trees are cited as the lungs of the Earth. Forests are not only important for local biodiversity but are also responsible for Carbon Sequestration. Pakistan, however is unfortunately a country not quite richly endowed with forests. With most of the area falling under arid […]
Ecosystem Zones and Climatic Biomes of Pakistan
INTRODUCTION Climatic Zone: It is defined as an area with well defined climatic conditions. The different areas in the world are categorized according to various climatic parameters such as temperature, rainfall, snow, summer and winter seasons, etc. Biome: It is defined as an environment that hosts a diverse variety of plants and animals well adapted […]
Coniferous (Taiga or Boreal) Forest of Pakistan – Climatic Biome
INTRODUCTION Coniferous (Taiga or Boreal) Forest: It is defined as evergreen scale-leaved, cone-bearing, needle-leaved trees. It is present in locations where winters are longer. It receives precipitation in the form of snow. Coniferous (Taiga or Boreal) Forest Biome: Boreal biome usually consists of coniferous forests that include spruce, pine, and larches. Characteristics of Coniferous (Taiga […]