In the Northern hemisphere the spectacular Coniferous forests are found. These forests are also seen in the higher altitudes.

1. The trees in the coniferous forests are tall, softwood evergreen trees. The woods of these trees are very useful for making pulp, which is used for manufacturing paper and newsprint.

2. Match boxes and packing boxes are also made from softwood.

3. Chir, pine, cedar are the important variety of trees in these forests that are used in making a lot of items such as furniture.