Does Greenland Have Forests?

The valley has the only natural forest in Greenland and is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) long, running roughly north to south and terminating at Tasersuag Lake. The lake drains into Tasermiut Fjord. ... Growing sometimes to tree height is the Greenland mountain ash (Sorbus groenlandica), which is usually a shrub.

Why are there no forests in Greenland?

The reason for the lack of species richness is found in Greenland's isolated position which makes it difficult for plants with heavy seed to invade. This includes most of the conifers and species of the pea family. However, a potential forest zone is indicated by the brushwoods of mountain birch (Betula pubescens ssp.

Do any trees grow in Greenland?

Currently, only five species of trees or large shrubs occur naturally in Greenland–Greenland mountain ash, mountain alder, downy birch, grayleaf willow, and common juniper–and and those hardy plants grow only in scattered plots in the far south.