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Evergreen coniferous forest Pine, Spruce, Fir and Larch.


 * Many coniferous trees are of use to humans: **

Softwood conifers are used for timber worldwide, and are the world's main source of timber. Softwood conifers are harvested the most in the Northern Coniferous Forest. They are preferred for timber because they can be harvested relatively quickly – every 40-50 years. Softwoods are used in paper, construction, and furniture. (H4) The Yew Tree is now rare and protected. The yew tree is famous for its poison, and is thus called the "tree of the dead". It's poisonous, but it has historically been used for medicine and is used to treat cancer today. Many legends surround the yew tree, including that it sucks nourishment from the dead. (H5) The White Pine is valued for its soft and even wood. It has a very thick trunk with a diameter of around three feet. The White Pine used to be abundant in Manitoba, Maine, and Minnesota, but they are now rare due to overharvesting. The Lodgepole Pine has yellowish-brown cones, and is used for plywood and paneling. Native americans used to use it for support in their lodges, which is why it is called "lodgepole". (H1) The Kauri pine is found is New Zealand and Plywood, cabinet work, furniture, indoor fittings, boat building, turning. In early homes it was used for kitchen sinks and bench tops, cutting boards, flooring. (H2) Evergreen conifers are used for Christmas trees in northern North America. They can also help conserve energy in summertime by casting shade on houses, garages, and other buildings. These trees are also used for paper and fuel. (H9)



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