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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Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Measuring in at just under 300,000 kilometers, Canada’s Labrador region is home to vast swathes of untouched boreal forest—and all of this pristine woodland offers plenty of room for native fauna to flourish.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The warming of large swaths of its vast tundra and boreal forests certainly holds significant economic potential.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
The reserve is home to numerous native plants, animals and migratory birds, including the American white pelican, the largest boreal flying bird in the U.S. Participants should bring water and wear comfy shoes.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Veterinarians there perform surgeries, even on tiny boreal owls.
—Dan Kraker, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The warming of large swaths of its vast tundra and boreal forests certainly holds significant economic potential.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025
The reserve is home to numerous native plants, animals and migratory birds, including the American white pelican, the largest boreal flying bird in the U.S. Participants should bring water and wear comfy shoes.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Veterinarians there perform surgeries, even on tiny boreal owls.
—Dan Kraker, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Boreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boreal. Accessed 23 Mar. 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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