Stout Woods Nature Preserve
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Stop #5 Dead Trees

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Downed trees may not appear attractive to humans, but are attractive to plants and animals and beneficial to the woods. They provide shelter for small creatures, such as raccoons and salamanders, and eventually decompose, turning into nutrient-rich soil that supports new plant growth.

 

Woodpecker Lunch Site

Bugs and Grubs Love This!

A Potential Den

New Life from Old Wood

Nodding Trilliums Like this Soil!

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