A watershed includes all the land that contributes water to a particular stream or river. Well-Stocked the situation in which a forest stand contains trees spaced widely enough to prevent competition yet closely enough to utilize the entire site. An insect that kills Hemlock, Cedar and other species of trees by eating the needles and defoliating the tree. Wetlands Areas that are saturated or covered with water long enough and often enough that their soils and plant differ from those in nearby uplands. Wildlife A broad term that includes nondomesticated vertebrates, especially mammals, birds, and fish.
Wildlife Habitat the native environment of an animal.
Dead, dying, defective or damaged trees left standing after harvest to provide wildlife habitat. Wind Throw Trees uprooted by strong wind. Shallow-rooted trees are almost always affected. A long, narrow row of vegetation, debris, and some soil created during site preparation and clearing operations. Windthrow a tree felled by wind.