Coniferous forests grow in a wide range of climates, from the coldest polar regions to the warmest tropical regions and everything in between. The reason they're so prevalent worldwide is because they take advantage of certain environmental conditions that other trees aren't able to live in as well. Conifer trees are adapted for cold and harsh climates. ... The needle-like leaves are an important adaptation to Conifer trees because they do not accumulate much snow, keeping the weight load mild. Even though Tamarack trees lose their leaves in the winter, they are still subject to some snowfall.
