Think about falling leaves and decomposition in the forest. Good question, we don't have the answer, but we do have a look at what happens to the tree after it falls. Learn about mutualism between Red Alder and Frankia. Another look at mutualism in the relationship between the Douglas squirrel and the trees in which it lives. Be aware of seasonal changes that occur in the forest.
Epiphytes are plants that grow on other plants.
Exotic plants are those that are not native to the ecosystem. Our collective thanks to our Biology 210 web tyrant, James Salahub, who shepherded us through the learning process, patiently sorted out problems both large and small, and pulled it all together. Thanks to Dick Cannings for his recordings of forest birds. This web site is maintained by James Salahub , and first went public on November 30, 1998. Last updated February 3, 2000.