mixed forest

Mixed forestMixed forest in early spring before the leafing of deciduous trees, Haanja Upland, Estonia.

mixed forest, a vegetational transition between coniferous forest and broad-leaved deciduous forest, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. “Mixed forest” also may denote a forest with two or more dominant tree species. In North America, the term is often used to designate the forest of the Appalachian Plateau, characterized by many tree species and moderate precipitation.

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Article Title: mixed forest
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 18 December 2019
Access Date: March 13, 2025