Forests of Green Coniferous Trees

Forests of Green Coniferous Trees Forests of evergreen conifers (Fir, spruce, cedar, pine, and hemlock trees) Keep their colour throughout the seasons And don’t shed foliage in autumn. Rooted in soil and basking in sunlight, They grow on hillsides and in valleys, Encircling rock outcrops, swamps, and leas, And near rivers and lakes, and on islands. These hearty trees endure nature’s throes Of cold, harsh, winters to warm spring thaws, Thriving in summer and fall to help provide A habitat for the forest dwellers. Conifer pollen and seed cones pollinate, And fertilized seeds disperse on windy days —Or get stashed away by squirrels and birds— And grow into stately coniferous trees.