The Sierra Madre Occidental spans multiple climatic zones, from arid deserts in the north to temperate and tropical regions in the south. At higher elevations, the range is dominated by pine–oak forests, one of North America's largest continuous forest ecosystems. These forests thrive in the cooler, wetter conditions created by Pacific air ... More @Wikipedia
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