Pits and Mounds
Hello Students,
In the mature forest we have seen trees of different ages, but the trees that can grow tall to reach the sunlight dominate these areas. During our measurements we have noticed several dead trees on the forest floor. Scientist Jeff Lombardo told us about a phenomenon in mature forests called "Pits and Mounds" When very old trees are knocked over they create a new environment for new species to thrive. Have you ever seen this before? What new organisms do you think are best able to take advantage of this new environment? What do you think it might mean for other trees in the area if a large tree falls?
Just in case you are wondering, we all wear bright orange vests because it is hunting season and there is a managed hunt going on at SERC. The vests also make it easier for us to spot one another in the woods.
Labels: "Pits and Mounds", Mature Forest, SERC
posted by Kate Shannon @ 1:03 PM
5 Comments:
Chris H. - SM
This is very interesting and the good thing is that even though trees are dying they are giving life to the new types and species of trees that are growing in the area.
Sweet video ms.shannon. I understand what happening with the trees and all but how long does it take for the tree to be a mound?
Emily M. - SM
Yeah Mrs. Shannon, lets make sure no one gets shot by a hunter!
That is really cool how you guys get to observe all of these changes.
This is a cool phenomenon which allows some new organisms a chance to grow when the big tree falls. I will ask Jeff tomorrow how long it takes for only a mound to be left of a tree.
HI MISS SHANNON,
I REALY LIKE HOW HE EXPLAIN ABOUT THE TREES AND THE ROUTS I REALY LIKE THAT
I MISS U
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