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12 Timber and Forest Products

and are also used in construction. But there are other resources, too. Hunters use the deciduous forests to hunt for deer and Thanksgiving turkeys. Trappers may use the forest to get deer, bear, or fox hides. People fish in the streams and lakes of a forest. They also use the forests for recreational pursuits such as hiking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking. Resources such as pecans, walnuts, and mushrooms are found in these forests. And don’t forget about maple syrup! Coniferous Forests Coniferous forests have trees with needle-shaped leaves. These trees, called conifers , hold their leaves all year long, keeping their green color even in the coldest winters (for this reason, they are sometimes called evergreens ). Conifers carry and spread their seeds through cones. Pine trees, hemlocks, and spruce trees are all conifers.

Coniferous forests are home to a variety of mammals including moose.