the siberian chipmunk can survive in a variety of habitats and conditions. they are usually found in coniferous forests, stony areas within forests and mountains, habitats filled with shrub, along waterways or roads, or other small patches of agricultural land. in europe, the introduced populations usually live in deciduous forests, mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, or urban areas with greenery. tamias sibiricus is able to survive in various environmental conditions, anywhere from 29°n to 69°n and −65 °c to 30 °c. however, this species has a low ability of dispersal, and since they are mainly introduced into woody forests or urban areas with greenery, they have less potential to be naturally dispersed to other regions. also they have trouble overcoming man-made and naturally occurring obstacles, like roads or swamps.