If asked to describe the natural features of forests, students might start out by mentioning familiar plants and animals such as trees, mammals, birds, and flowers. Dead trees are not likely to make the list. Although it is unspectacular in appearance, dead wood is one of the most ecologically important resources in forests.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2006Stock # sc06_043_07_36Volume 043Issue 07