Conifers are a form of higher vascular plants known as seed plants. In seed plants the male has pollen, and the female has less than 1000 eggs within the cone. No water is required for reproduction, unlike the lower vascular plants. In conifers there are both female and male cones. The pollen from the male cone is usually transferred airborne.
Conifers are a common sight in the Upper Peninsula.
Most commonly seen pines, are the jack pine, red and white pine. The black, and white spruces are also commonly seen. Other conifers to note would be the firs, and cedars. The cedars play a critical role in the life of the whitetailed deer. Cedars are used for food as well as cover in the wintertime by the deer.