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The Scandinavia n coastal conifer forests is made up mostly of Norway Spruce (''Picea abies'') and, to a somewhat lesser extent, Scots Pine (''Pinus sylvestris''). Common Juniper (''Juniperus communis'') is also common. There is a rich understory of Moss es and Fern s. However, the most unique feature is the diversity of Lichens , some of whom is Endemic for this forest, or have their only location in Europe here (they are often found on the west coast of North America ). Approximately 15 of the most rare or typical species of lichens have been named ''Trøndelagselementet'' (named after the Trøndelag region). '' Pseudocyphella Crocata '', '' Pannaria Ahlneri '' and '' Erioderma Padicellatum '' are three of the most well known species of Lichens . There are two types of this forest; the Namdalen type and the Brønnøy / Fosen type. There are also Broadleaf trees scattered in this forest, especially in the Brønnøy/Fosen type. Broadleaf trees include Birch ( Silver Birch ''Betula pendula'' and Downy Birch ''Betula pubescens''), European Rowan (''Sorbus aucuparia''), Aspen (''Populus tremula''), Goat Willow (''Salix caprea''), and Grey Alder (''Alnus incana''). Rarer species are Wych Elm (''Ulmus glabra''), Common Hazel (''Corylus avellana'') and Black Alder (''Alnus glutinosa'') (the latter only in the southern part of the area). EXTERNAL LINKS
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