1
: of, relating to, or located in northern regions
boreal waters
2
: of, relating to, or comprising the northern biotic area characterized especially by dominance of coniferous forests
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Other birds undertake even longer journeys — the Swainson’s thrush, for example, nests as far north as the boreal forests of Alaska and spends the nonbreeding season in northern South America, traveling up to 5,600 miles (9,000 kilometers) each way.
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Jason Hoeksema, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
Denali National Park Alaska Spanning 6 million acres of wilderness and containing polychromatic ridgelines, boreal forest, and the tallest mountain in North America (at 20,237 feet), Denali National Park inspires awe like nowhere else.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
The enormous boreal forests that extend across Canada and into northern Minnesota are designed to burn, scientists say.
—Jeff Ernst, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Keeping an Eye on Siberia Siberia presents an interesting case, as the region’s boreal environments represent some of the strongest net sources and sinks according to data.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jason Hoeksema, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
Denali National Park Alaska Spanning 6 million acres of wilderness and containing polychromatic ridgelines, boreal forest, and the tallest mountain in North America (at 20,237 feet), Denali National Park inspires awe like nowhere else.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
The enormous boreal forests that extend across Canada and into northern Minnesota are designed to burn, scientists say.
—Jeff Ernst, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Keeping an Eye on Siberia Siberia presents an interesting case, as the region’s boreal environments represent some of the strongest net sources and sinks according to data.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Boreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boreal. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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boreal
adjective
bo·re·al
ˈbō(ə)r-ē-əl 
ˈbȯ(ə)r-
: of, relating to, or located or growing in northern or mountainous regions
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