Virtual Tour of the Forest: Young Hardwood - Wildlife
The dominant plants in the forest ecosystem are trees and they greatly influence all the other plants and animals.
Each age of forest and tree species have a variety of wildlife which nest, feed or seek shelter in that specific habitat.
Specific animals and birds can be found in very young stands where the sun hits the ground and herbaceous plants thrive.
This vigorous plant growth provides food and cover for quail, wild turkey and rabbits. Song birds like the blue bird nest and feed in these open areas where insects and seeds abound.
Last modified 2007-07-06