old-growth forest
Forests that have not been subjected to a significant disturbance such as wildfire or clear-cutting for a century or more. Depending on the climate, geography and soil, a forest's composition and lifespan will vary drastically.
Wood turtle (Photo by Joe Crowley)
Forests that have not been subjected to a significant disturbance such as wildfire or clear-cutting for a century or more. Depending on the climate, geography and soil, a forest's composition and lifespan will vary drastically.