What is a Forest? by LoneLy_heArt 2010/08/05 02:37
A forest is more than just a bunch of trees growing next to
each other.
A forest is a very complex system of animals and plants, living in and on fertile and suitable soil.
Forests are
divided up into five different levels or layers. These levels are the canopy, herb, shrub, understory, and the forest floor.
The canopy layer is the top layer. This is where photosynthesis takes place and it's also where the leafy tops of the trees are. This layer is home to a variety of insects and squirrels.
The next layer is
the understory. This is made up of
smaller trees and is home to birds and
climbing animals.
The third layer is known as the shrub layer. It is made up
of shrubs and vines. It also provides nuts and berries.
The next layer is the herb layer. This layer is made up of soft green plants and wildflowers. Birds, insects, snakes, and toads also nest there.
The last and final layer is the forest floor.
This is the thick fertile soil covered by twigs, branches, insects and detritus.
A forest is more than just a bunch of trees growing next to
each other.
A forest is a very complex system of animals and plants, living in and on fertile and suitable soil.
Forests are
divided up into five different levels or layers. These levels are the canopy, herb, shrub, understory, and the forest floor.
The canopy layer is the top layer. This is where photosynthesis takes place and it's also where the leafy tops of the trees are. This layer is home to a variety of insects and squirrels.
The next layer is
the understory. This is made up of
smaller trees and is home to birds and
climbing animals.
The third layer is known as the shrub layer. It is made up
of shrubs and vines. It also provides nuts and berries.
The next layer is the herb layer. This layer is made up of soft green plants and wildflowers. Birds, insects, snakes, and toads also nest there.
The last and final layer is the forest floor.
This is the thick fertile soil covered by twigs, branches, insects and detritus.
Bunmight 2010/08/20 08:26
Yez, some people do live in d forest, but dat dosent mean dat dey ar animals.
Yez, some people do live in d forest, but dat dosent mean dat dey ar animals.
TinHeart 2016/01/15 08:22
My country has the last virgin forrest in Europe but corruption and greed slowly take away this treasure.Deforrestation is a big problem bere.When will this people understand that pur forrest are
a living thing without we cannot survive?
My country has the last virgin forrest in Europe but corruption and greed slowly take away this treasure.Deforrestation is a big problem bere.When will this people understand that pur forrest are
a living thing without we cannot survive?
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