Minecraft wiki entry for Best_biomes_for_homes, associated text: Spawns podzol, which is a fairly hard-to-get resource.
Comes with abundant mossy cobblestone which can be useful for aesthetic buildings.
Wolves can be found and tamed here.
Foxes can be found here.
Coarse dirt can be found here (although it can also be crafted).
Plenty of wood to go around.
Plenty of mushrooms.