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FOREST

DYNAMICS
Forest
Dynamics
Fo r e s t s a r e d y n a m i c , e v e r- c h a n g i n g s y s t e m s o f p l a n t c o m m u n i t i e s .
Ecological, economic, and social values important to humans are
inherently associated with the continuous development of forests and
the woody structure represented by eachstages of forest development.

The basic concepts of forest dynamics are essential tools that


forest and natural resource managers use to help understand
how a forest has become what it is today and what it might
become in the future.
Forest
A Communities
community, as it relates to forestry and
natural
resource management, is an assembly of plant
organisms living together and perhaps
utilizing the available resources such that they
exclude other plant organisms from entering
the area
(Ford-Robertson 1971).
forest physiognomy (outward appearance) and
vertical
structure (tree, shrub, herb, and moss) have been
used
to describe forest communities.
Forest
Communities
2 key aspects to
characterize
Global Forest
Forest physiognomy
Communities:
This refers to the outward appearance of the
forest, encompassing factors such as canopy
structure, density, and overall shape.

Vertical structure
This describes the different layers of vegetation
within the forest, including trees, shrubs, herbs,
and mosses.
Forest
Communities
The Influence of Natural Events and
Management Activities

• Nutrient availability - Changes in nutrient levels can impact plant


growth, competition, and species composition.

• Water availability - Variations in water availability can influence the


distribution and abundance of different plant species.

• Light availability- Changes in light penetration through the canopy can


alter the understory vegetation and create opportunities for different
species to thrive.

• Soil disturbances: Events like wildfires, windstorms, and logging can


disrupt soil structure and nutrient cycles, leading to shifts in community
composition.
Forest
Communities Example: A scrub oak
forest
INTERACTION, COMPETITION,
AND STRATEGY AMONG TREE SPECIES

Interaction, competition, and survival strategies


are important for determining whether a tree,
once
established, will continue to grow given
for resources with other trees and plants. The size and
competition
condition of a tree’s canopy and root system are likely
to determine how well the tree can compete with other
plants for the resources necessary to survive.
INTERACTION, COMPETITION,
AND STRATEGY AMONG TREE SPECIES
Gradients and
Niches
Gradien
ts
Variations in environmental factors across a landscape. Think of them as gradual
changes in conditions like elevation, soil acidity, moisture, and exposure to sunlight.

Example
s: Elevatio
n
Higher elevations often have colder temperatures and different plant communities
than lower elevations.
GRADIENTS AND
NICHES
Soil Acidity MOISTURE
Some trees thrive in acidic soils, while Dry, arid conditions favor different tree
others prefer alkaline soils. species than wet, humid areas.
IMPORTANCE OF
GRADIENTS
Environmental gradients influence the distribution and
abundance of tree species. Trees are adapted to
specific conditions, and their presence or absence can
be a good indicator of the environment.
NICHES
The specific role a species plays in its environment, defined by
the resources it needs to survive and thrive. It encompasses
the space the species occupies, the resources it uses, and the
interactions it has with other species.
2 TYPES
NICHES
• Fundamental
Niche
• Realized Niche
Fundamental
Niche
The full range of conditions a
species could potentially occupy in
the absence of competition.
Realized
Niche
The actual range of conditions a
species occupies, taking into
account competition from other
species.
Example
s:oak- Its realized niche might be limited to drier, south-
• White
facing slopes due to competition from other tree species.

• Sessile oak - It has a wider niche for germination and establishment than
European beech, meaning it can survive in a broader range of conditions.
IMPORTANCE

Understanding niches helps us predict how species will


respond to changes in the environment, manage
competition, and conserve biodiversity.
CONCLUSION
Forests are like a giant puzzle, and each piece is a different kind of tree. The puzzle
is constantly changing, with some pieces fitting together better in certain places
than others. It's not just about where the pieces go, but also how they change over
time. Some pieces might grow bigger and stronger, while others might shrink or
disappear. The puzzle is always trying to find the perfect balance, and that balance
is what makes forests so amazing.
THANK
YOU
FOR
Reporter: Saldivar, Michael Jay B.

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