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Forest Succession

Unraveling the Story of Our Forest


Disturbances in Our Forest


Forests are constantly changing.  They change because of disturbances caused naturally or by humans.


Natural Disturbances
  • Wind Damage
  • Ice Storms
  • Pathogens (insects & disease)
  • Defoliation of leaves from Forest Test
  • Caterpillars
  • Fires ignited from lightning strikes
  • Flooding by beavers
  • Soil Moisture Levels:  trees growing under wet conditions are more susceptible to uprooting

Human-Related Disturbances
  • Clearing for living space
  • Burning for enhanced crop production
  • Fire enhances growing space for plants that produce fruit & nuts
  • Enhances habitat for harvesting wild game species for meat, clothing and utensils
  • Pasturage
  • Harvesting for Wood Products

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