BIOL 1070 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Heracleum Mantegazzianum, Populus Tremuloides, Acer Saccharum

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Biology
• Course: BIOL 1070
• Professor: Steven Crawford

Document Summary

Majestic pine woods: 3 major species of woody plants, white pine, sugar maple, honeysuckle, has rich organic layer, high water table, has mineral soil of sandy loam & sand/gravel, mostly old, large trees, has a pond (surface water) Maple ridge woods: 4 major species, sugar maple, alternate leaved dogwood, white pine, white ash, has organic layer & mineral soil of sand/gravel, water table low (beneath mineral soil, mostly older trees, no surface water. Deep loamy soils & water table that is highly variable makes it difficult to develop. Sensitive headwaters of local watershed provides water for city; should not be disturbed. Shallow organic soil on gravel moraine makes it easy for city to build on. If the forester can provide a management plan, can recover some development costs remove the invasive species. Still young, therefore can develop into nice forest. No weedy & will need to be cleaned up before development; extra costs.