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About 10 percent of trees in the united states are found in old-growth forests, where the trees are hundreds of years old. these ares have never been logged.
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∙ 13y agoAn old growth forest whose natural growth cycle has not been disturbed by logging.
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Differences between old growth forests and plantation forests?
The main differences between old growth forests and plantation forests are the size and type of the trees. Old growth trees can get very large, much larger than plantation trees. Also, in a plantation the trees are typically all one type, whereas in an old growth forest there are many different kinds of trees.
How are the benefits of wildfires in deciduous and northern forests similar?
C. increased nutrional value of growth
What is a large area covered with trees grouped so that their foliage shades the ground?
A dense growth of trees covering a large tract is called a forest. There are two kinds of forests. There are forests planted specifically for the use in the timber industry and there are natural forests where the trees are not harvested.
What is a forest with warm temperatures wet weather and lush plant growth?
Tropical rain
What type of forest does wildlife generally survive best in?
Old, undisturbed (by man) forests.
Differences between old growth forests and plantation forests?
The main differences between old growth forests and plantation forests are the size and type of the trees. Old growth trees can get very large, much larger than plantation trees. Also, in a plantation the trees are typically all one type, whereas in an old growth forest there are many different kinds of trees.
What has the author Tara Starr Fletcher written?
Tara Starr Fletcher has written: 'Do understory species characterize old-growth forests of southcentral Alaska' -- subject(s): Old growth forests, Forest ecology, Old growth forest ecology
Where is an owl's range?
the spotted owls range is in old growth forests
What is the biggest threat to old growth forests found in the US?
Logging.
Why are forests in Alaska in the Pacific Northwest called Old growth forests?
Because they have never before been cut
What has the author Debby Beardsley written?
Debby Beardsley has written: 'Old growth in northwestern California national forests' -- subject(s): Old growth forests, Forest reserves, National parks and reserves
What are Plantation Timbers?
PLantation timbers are timbers from planted forests, that is humand planted them Old growth forests are the natural ones.
Should harvesting of old growth forests be permitted in British Columbia?
Yes.
What has the author Jeffrey H Hughes written?
Jeffrey H. Hughes has written: 'Characteristics of standing dead trees in old-growth forests on Admiralty Island, Alaska' -- subject(s): Old growth forests, Forest ecology
What has the author D G Bryant written?
D. G. Bryant has written: 'THEODOSIA'S FLOCK' 'The last frontier forests' -- subject(s): Old growth forests, Forest health, Forest policy, Old growth forest ecology
Why are forests in Alaska called old-growth forests?
Because they have never before been cut
What is the Hawaii Akepa habitat?
It is found at higher elevations in old growth forests where Koa are present.
