The soil of taiga tends to be thin and acidic. It is also very nutrient poor. The cold hinders the growth of fauna, so the forest floor tends to have only lichens and moss on it. Some parts of taiga have permafrost, which is when soil is frozen year long. Most plants cannot survive in this, but some thrive, including the black spruce (Picea Mariana).
When permafrost melts, trees can become misaligned. Because of the thin soil, trees have shallow roots, which can allow them to tilt or even fall. This phenomenon is called "drunken trees". Drunken trees usually occur in taiga; specifically the black spruce. Entire forests can be destroyed by melting, making it a bellwether of climate change.49°49'58.01"N
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