Fact, he argues that Quebec’s massive boreal forest could provide a much-needed “refuge” for plants and animals, as much of the continent gets hotter and drier, creating a latitudinal shift that
drives the ranges of various species farther north.
D’Orangeville’s findings are somewhat surprising, especially given the fierce wildfires we’ve seen this year in western Canada, most notably around Fort McMurray (and, yes, extreme wildfires are linked to climate change). But, while the boreal forest in western North America is expected to be under an increasing amount of strain—hot, dry weather creates conditions ripe for forest fires—the picture in the east is a bit different.

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