 | Acid rain is also causing significant problems for the Taiga forests. Acid rain is rain that is more acidic than normal rain. Scientists have discovered that air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels is the major cause of acid rain. Acid rain does not usually kill trees directly. Instead, it is more likely to weaken the trees by damaging their leaves, limiting the nutrients available to them, or poisoning them with toxic substances slowly released from the soil. Once trees are weak, they can be more easily attacked by diseases or insects that ultimately kill them. |
Deforestation and global warming also have an affect on the taiga biome. Deforestation may cause a disappearence of the taige biome. Global warming can afeect the tempature changes that will affect the plant life in the biome.
The value of Biodiversity is very important. Having a diverse array of living organisms allows other organisms to take advantage of the resources provided. For example, trees provide habitat and nutrients for birds, insects, other plants and animals, fungi, and microbes.
