and thus only 50-80% of rainfall reaches the forest floor, of which some of that evaporates before entering the soil. Of the precipitation that reaches the soil, approximately 50-80% will be ...

Beneath the deep shade of the boreal conifers, the forest floor is cold, dark, and damp ... reflecting the trend toward shallower soils, rock ledges and outcrops typically associated with higher ...

Structures raised on stilts minimize the impact on the forest floor, preserving delicate root systems and allowing for the free movement of water and nutrients through the soil. Furthermore ...

Our previous research has shown superb lyrebirds can move an astounding 155 tons of litter and soil per hectare of forest floor each year. The scale of this disturbance suggests it must affect the ...

The lyrebirds’ raking behaviour benefits invertebrates by creating a mosaic of exposed soil and mixed litter ... Lyrebirds turn over the entire forest floor every ~20 months, maintaining ...

By conserving Canada’s forests and preventing the spread of invasive species, we can ensure future generations will continue to witness the fleeting magic of the beautiful flowers known as spring ...

Rainforests have four main layers: the emergent, the canopy, the under canopy and the forest floor. There are many causes of rainforest deforestation, which leads to loss of habitats, soil erosion ...