Ecoregion: Tian Shan montane conifer forests | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Palearctic |
Biome | Temperate coniferous forest |
Geography | |
Area | 24,605 km2 (9,500 sq mi) |
Countries | |
Coordinates | 43°30′N 84°30′E / 43.500°N 84.500°E |
The Tian Shan montane conifer forests ecoregion (WWF ID: PA0521) covers the "forest belt" of the Tian Shan mountains - generally the north-facing slopes that get enough moisture, and are warm enough, for trees to grow. This conifer belt is found mostly between 1,500 and 2,700 meters.[1][2]