Assertion: forest's characteristic | /r/HasProperty | presence of older trees
Facets:
value: down in various stages of decay
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Typical characteristics of old-growth forest include presence of older trees, minimal signs of human disturbance, mixed-age stands, presence of canopy openings due to tree falls, pit-and-mound topography, down wood in various stages of decay, standing snags (dead trees), multilayered canopies, intact soils, a healthy fungal ecosystem, and presence of indicator species.