Montane coniferous forest

Montane coniferous forest is open and full of light. The spruce thrives on wet land rich in nutrition, often beside streams and in ravines. The pine thrives on dry, poor soil, as well as on wet land, near bogs for example. In the coniferous forests we also see interspersed mountain birches, rowan and different willow species. Reindeer lichen and hanging lichen in the coniferous forests are important winter food for reindeer.