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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 To read more about this... Become a Member.

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