![]() ![]() ![]() Healthy forests are often made of slowly shifting mosaics of habitats, all supporting their own communities of plants and wildlife. In some forests, the age, species, and variety of the trees are crucial drivers of biodiversity, while in others, patches of other ecosystems, like grasslands, come and go over time. Thanks to regional and ecological variation, each forest type supports biodiversity in a variety of different ways. Historically, these disturbances created opportunities for each type of forest to reach its peak biodiversity and resilience. These native pests are just one of many types of natural disturbances that are part of the dynamic balance that makes up each unique type of healthy forest. ![]() have always included insects, diseases, fungus, and other native pests as part of their ecologies. Photo Credit: Leigh Greenwoodįorested landscapes across the U.S. Diverse forests are more beautiful, and more resilient. ![]()
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