Oregon is an exciting and fascinating part of the United States that is home to some incredible forests. Forested areas cover nearly half the state, and the vast majority of forests are conifers. This area also features the rare temperate rainforest.
It’s possible to see old-growth ancient trees in this area of the country, with some western red cedar trees reaching over 1,000 years of age.
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Types of Forests in Oregon
Oregon is home to some incredible forests and woodland areas filled with ancient trees and beautiful, dense vegetation. It may surprise some people to learn that Oregon is actually home to a rainforest. Rich in vegetation, visitors will be pleased to find various tree types as the type of forest will change from one part of the state to another.
Conifer Forest
Oregon is home to many coniferous forests, which, as the name implies, consist mainly of conifer trees. These are trees that have long needles in place of leaves. They have needles attached to the tree year-long and are resistant to cold weather and harsh conditions.
Instead of flowers like other trees, conifers will get cones as they bud. These trees do an excellent job at surviving in particularly cold or dry conditions.
The largest and most concentrated forests in Oregon are coniferous, which account for nearly 86% of all the forests in Oregon. Within the coniferous forests, Douglas fir trees account for over one-third of the total trees and vegetation. These trees are incredibly hardy, green all year round, and can grow large and strong.
In Oregon specifically, several hemlock forests run along the crest of the Cascade mountains. Other conifer tree species found in Oregon include Englemann spruce and lodgepole pine trees. There are … Read the rest of the story.
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