|
They provide habitat for uncommon mosses, rare
fungi,
salamanders, red-bellied snakes, insects, mice, and a
variety of other animals. As the log begins to crumble into
the forest floor it gives a final gift to the forest. It
becomes the best place for a new white pine to take root.
The dead white pine nourishes a new forest giant to take its
place.
|
Wildlife
Research Institute
