What is Biodiversity

Cierra L.S. Ward

"For example, in the south, a young managed forest where the pine trees have not yet grown very tall provides the perfect environment for blackberries, goldenrod, and thistles to thrive. Those plants support multiple songbirds, pollinators, wild turkey, black bear, and deer.

The rotting woody vegetation from the previous forest stand provides habitat for reptiles and amphibians, as well as decomposers like worms, ants, and mushrooms.

In an older managed forest, where the pine trees are very tall and the forest floor is shaded, many grasses grow. This provides excellent forage for deer and quail as well as nesting habitat for turkeys and hunting opportunities for animals such as raccoons, possums, and foxes."