The open canopy, extensive...

The open canopy, extensive...

The open canopy, extensive tall shrub patches and variable tree age are all characteristics of a mesic forest in the climax stage of succession. July 2004.
mrh
on Nov 30, 2004 2:57 pm
Image ID: 79902

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Saintgrizzly

Saintgrizzly - Feb 27, 2006 6:51 pm - Voted 8/10

I don't...

...have a clue about what you said in the caption: "...mesic forest in the climax stage of succession." ?

mrh

mrh - Feb 27, 2006 7:45 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: I don't...

sorry. that means moist forest in a late or old stage. A climax forest is a very old forest that won't change without some form of disturbance. I'll try to edit it.

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