Those with more woods experience might wonder why does it look subtly different. Several answers of increasing complexity are possible. The understory that usually blocks your way and sight has retreated at Little Sandy. You are free to walk through the forest without tangling impediment of branches. See more open woods .
Some visitors remark on the disturbing sight of of what they regard as too many dead trees standing.
They are unused to mature woods where trees are allowed to grow old and die rather than be harvested. Wildlife, especially birds, may seem subtly more abundant. Sabine Riverbottom hardwood forest with Dan Sundberg collecting grubs for rearing. The entomological specialist has far more opportunities to gauge the health of the forest by observing taxon diversity. Aquatic entomologists have for several years recognized the principle of rapid bio-assesment using indicator species.