Taiga is found in the Northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia. Taiga is a belt of coniferous forest found in the northern hemisphere, close to Arctic Tundra. Coniferous trees are needle-leaved trees that are usually evergreen and shallow rooted and usually bear cones .
Coniferous trees are tolerant to a wide range of soils and climates.
It is therefore suited to the thin, nutrient poor and acidic soils common in the extreme northern latitudes. The branches of these conical shaped coniferous trees are flexible and let snow slide off. Also, the needle-like leaves reduce water loss. Human action is having a significant impact on the Taiga. Deforestation - Current extensive logging in boreal forests may soon cause their disappearance.