Edge A dressed edge to reduce splintering. Ecology The science or study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. Ecosystem Areas of interrelated organisms, for example, a forest stand is one type of ecosystem. Ecotone a transition area between two distinct, but adjoining, communities. Edge the boundary between two ecological communities, for example, field and woodland.
Edges provide wildlife habitat.
Consideration of an edge can reduce the impact of a timber harvest. The removal and transportation of excavated material to a stable waste area. A species is endangered when the total number of remaining members may not be sufficient to reproduce enough offspring to ensure survival of the species. Rare, Threatened, endangered, and species of special concern have specific legal definitions. Energy Dissipator Material, such as rocks or wood, placed at outlet of culvert to slow and disperse flow of water.