Some species of plants, animals, and fungi are old-growth indicators, meaning they are more likely to be found in old-growth forests than in other habitats. In this video, New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) ecologist Max Henschell introduces two old-growth indicators, one moss and one liverwort, growing on trees in an Adirondack old-growth forest. These species are both epiphytes—plants that grow on other plants. DEC is partnering with NYNHP to conduct a five-year study of old-growth fore

When is a forest an old growth forest? There are some qualifiers, Griff Griffith will reveal a few. An old-growth redwood forest is a rare, ancient ecosystem dominated by coast redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) that have grown for hundreds to thousands of years with minimal industrial disturbance. These forests are defined not just by big trees, but by complex structure: massive trunks, layered canopies, standing dead trees (snags), fallen logs, rich soils, and cool, moist microclimates that

Restoring forests & managing them sustainably is crucial for people, biodiversity and climate. #BiodiversityDay #BuildBackBiodiversity Via Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) | United Nations Biodiversity