From microbes to four-legged critters, dead trees play an essential role in a forest’s ecosystem. Experts say it's rare that removal is necessary.
From microbes to four-legged critters, dead trees play an essential role in a forest’s ecosystem. Experts say it's rare that removal is necessary.
Despite their many benefits, dead trees can pose a safety risk in some circumstances. Experts explain their ecological function and how to make a decision about allowing them to decompose naturally.The afterlife of a dead tree These hollowed out skeletons, still standing upright, are also known as snags or wildlife trees. Because of their verticality, snags can host a high diversity of species that varies from top to bottom. Fallen trees—often called logs—are also“Wood-decay basidiomycetes are unusual in that they can break down a major compound of the wood called lignin,” says Gregory Gilbert, a professor of environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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