Nurse Log
Old-growth forest, Snyder County, within the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area of Bald Eagle State Forest.
Downed trees are a prominent characteristic of old-growth forests. As they decay, the trees release nutrients into the soil, provide habitat for wildlife, and become rich seedbeds for trees such as hemlocks and birches.
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Nurse Log
Old-growth forest, Snyder County, within the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area of Bald Eagle State Forest.
Downed trees are a prominent characteristic of old-growth forests. As they decay, the trees release nutrients into the soil, provide habitat for wildlife, and become rich seedbeds for trees such as hemlocks and birches.
16,960
views
9
faves
4
comments
Uploaded on June 29, 2012
Taken on June 23, 2012