Allegheny Mountains

This picture was taken over Martin Luther King weekend at Snowshoe ski resort on the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia.

In this picture are two rows of spruce trees on each side. This species of evergreen tree are very sturdy and insulated, which enables them to handle tough and cold weather conditions and resist heavy snow piled on their branches. Having the ability to grow very big at a very fast rate, these trees are often planted commercially to fill vacant areas and restore wildlife. They supply food and habitats for many insects and animals for coverage and protection.

There is also a man made creek in this picture that is going down the mountain. This was built to filter water from the top of the mountain down to the bottom of the mountain to be added into a resting lake. This supplies organisms with a water source whether they be at the top or the bottom of the mountain and carries nutrition that gives fertility to the trees that run along the creek. It also provides fresh, oxygenated water to the species living in the lake that the creek runs into.

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