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The extreme southern tip of the boreal forest touches West Bragg Creek. The boreal is a community of plants, animals and a habitat that is unique. Black Spruce trees are characteristic of the boreal forest.

Ecology

The living worls is built on complex relationships between plants, animals and the places they inhabit. Ecology is the study of these relationships. It helps us to understand how living things depend on each other for survival.

Environment

The surroundings in which a living thing exists.

Biosphere

All the parts of the earth that make up the living world.

Ecosystem

A community and its environment.

Community

A collection of living things that are found in the same area.

Habitat

The living place of a species

Niche

A living thing's role in its environment.

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