Boreal forests have a complex interaction with the climate system. The masking impact of trees on the snow underneath means the albedo or reflectivity of a bore

Boreal forests have a complex interaction with the climate system. The masking impact of trees on the snow underneath means the albedo or reflectivity of a boreal forest during winter is quite low -> absorption of heat in contrast to a tundra where the snow is fully exposed -> reflection of heat. Bonan 2008 [0] is an excellent discussion of the land surface heat balance globally. A google search for the title should give you a few links to a readable PDF. [0] https://science.sciencemag.org/content/320/5882/1444.full https://science.sciencemag.org/content/320/5882/1444.full