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Description
A prominent feature of the plant communities both on the coast and in the temperate rainforest is the frequent occurrence of nurse logs. Nurse logs are created when one of the huge old trees falls, either after standing as a dead snag or during a storm or lightning strike. In the high moisture environment of these communities, the dead tree will begin to decompose very quickly, which makes many nutrients available for other plants. The gap in the forest canopy created by the fall of the tree allows sunlight to reach the forest floor, and soon the log begins to sprout a covering of mosses and colonizing plants. Over time, various shrubs will become established and even the seeds of the forest trees will begin to germinate, forming seedlings, on the nurse log. This is an example of succession, which in the Olympic rainforests is initiated commonly on nurse logs. We often see tall canopy trees with thick, finger-like roots extending into the soil from four or five feet above ground. These are trees that began their life on nurse logs, and the large spreading roots are those that grew around the girth of the nurse log after the seedling had sprouted on its surface.
Thanks for stopping by. Take care:0)bonita
Comments (29)
auntietk
Nurse logs are so fascinating. This is a great shot!
rainbows
A wonderful shot Bonita, you look deep in the forest here. Wonderful information too. Hugs. Di. xx
lil_t
Wonderful Shot, Bonita... and the info along with it!
Aioros
Great shot my friend.
Hendesse
Excellent shot, looks very impressive!
awjay
another super moss pic
Fidelity2
Hey, it works for me. Thank you.
PD154
Wonderful capture, great textures and light!
SapUS59
Superb capture my friend, the color and detail are fantastic, great work !!
mystmaiden
wonderful capture, the place is almost surreal in its beauty. Very nicely done!
MrsRatbag
Amazing capture and ecology lesson!
timtripp
this is one gorgeous photograph!
tennesseecowgirl
great photo!
jocko500
reallyh cool looking
busi2ness
It's quite evident once one knows what to look for. Well spotted and composed Bonita. It's very well presented too.
LovelyPoetess
I'd not heard of this terminology before, but it sure makes sense in light of your wonderful photograph. : )
RobyHermida
Great capture! EXCELLENT!! ROBY ;o)
three_grrr
Oh Bonita!! This is AWESOME!! I've seen this in some our forests, too. There's a section of forest near us that's mostly all old growth forest, never harvested because it's in an area that loggers can't get to. That's where I've seen this kind of thing before. Never knew what it was called .. now I do, grins.
MrsLubner
Soft and inviting shot. Well seen and well shot.
durleybeachbum
Super shot, and such interesting info! Thankyou!
Djavad
Décidément cette forêt de géants est absolument envoutante
PR0XIM0
Beautiful love the light and compo great capture
uk601
great shot. Fanatastic capture
e-brink
Superb photograph. Great composition! Interesting information too.
Jay-el-Jay
The ways of nature are wonderful.This is a fine image that shows it well.
lucindawind
wow what fantastic tree !
zoren
you have captured this, brilliantly.
jedink
Love the natural age here...great image.
KarmaSong
Wonderful capture, nature is so inspiring for those who pay attention to Her!