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12 North American Natural Resources: 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.