The subarctic belt is an area characterized by severe weather conditions. Wetland, strong winds, long winters filled with snowstorms and blizzards, cooling, which can occur at any time - this is the difference between the climate of the territory of this region. And this is not surprising, because it borders on the Arctic belt. And here, as you know, permafrost and glaciers constantly reign. In more detail, the subarctic belt lies between approximately 60 and 70 ° north latitude.
Climatic features
The climate characteristic of this belt is called subarctic. There is almost no summer here - the air temperature in July does not rise above 15 ° C. It is worth noting that this is relatively warm weather, which does not last long. Even in the middle of summer, a sharp cooling may occur here. For most of the year, the average temperature in the subarctic zone is below zero degrees. It is also very humid, despite a small amount of precipitation - about 300 mm. From here the problem of bogging and freezing of lands is born. This is what prevents the construction of cities, as the soil becomes unusable due to such features.
Subarctic Belt Characteristic
The territory of the subarctic belt is filled with tundra, forest-tundra and northern taiga. This is characteristic of the climate that is inherent in this region. Due to the increased humidity, a large number of water bodies form here. A significant role in their nutrition is played by the flood that occurs in the summer, when the snow begins to melt. There are many beautiful trees that have great natural value. Here you can see Siberian larch, spruce, dwarf birch and balsam fir. Many berry bushes, such as blueberries or cloudberries, are especially valued in Russia. The fruits of these shrubs are not only tasty, but also very healthy.
The underwater world of this belt is also rich in various species of plants and animals due to the peculiarity of the subarctic belt - the positive temperature creates favorable conditions for the reproduction and living of some representatives of flora and fauna. Numerous plants saturate the water with oxygen. In lakes and rivers that flow in this belt, there are fish such as vendace and omul. Due to the high swampiness in summer, one cannot do without a spray or special protective wraps (mosquito nets) that perfectly protect against blood-sucking insects - during this period they begin active work.
Animal world
The fauna of the subarctic belt is also rich in rare and beautiful animals. Wolves, foxes, hares - this is only a small part of the fauna. There are even reindeer, lemmings. Also, the subarctic belt has excellent conditions for the habitat of such large mammals as polar bears, seals and walruses. At night, incredibly beautiful owls and owls begin their vigorous activity. As you can already understand, this region is rich in fur: arctic foxes, foxes, hares, lynxes, ermines - all these animals become the target of hunters and even poachers.
Despite the fact that domestic reindeer are rare animals, in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug their population varies between 600-700 thousand! Animal meat is a valuable product rich in vitamins, and the liver and blood saves with anemia, lack of vitamins and improper metabolism. Moreover, deerskin and fur are highly valued, as they save the inhabitants of this territory from frost at the lowest temperatures.
Problem points
Of course, with such a variety of furs and valuable products in the subarctic belt, hunting is more common than anywhere else. For example, rare animals such as musk oxen have long been threatened with extinction from the face of the earth. They are similar in age to mammoths. These are the largest species in this area. Musk oxen began to die out not only through the fault of the predator - the polar wolf, but also through the fault of the person who killed them because of delicious and healthy meat.
Of course, the subarctic belt is a special region. We can say that for a person the local climate is quite complicated. However, the innumerable riches of this region: rare animals, incredibly useful products, deposits of various minerals - make it unique in its kind.