Subarctic

Taiga or tayga ( ; , ), also known as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches.

subtype of the Köppen classification, further subdivided as Dfc, Dwc, Dsc, Dfd, Dwd and Dsd.

thumb|right|350px|alt=See caption|Global map of the subarctic region

thumb|Muskeg in Tongass National Forest