The world's largest forest is the boreal forest, also known as taiga, which stretches across Canada, Alaska, Russia, and parts of Northern Europe. Covering about 33% of the world's forested area, the boreal forest plays a crucial role in carbon storage and provides habitat for numerous species of wildlife, including bears, moose, and wolves. It consists mainly of coniferous trees such as spruce, pine, and fir, adapted to withstand cold temperatures. The health of the boreal forest is essential for global ecology, impacting climate regulation and biodiversity.