Examination should include forest hydrology and the role of water in determining
- tree height
- species composition
- reproduction
- disease and insect susceptibility
- riparian buffers.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does water stress make trees susceptible to disease?
- How can soil saturation affect tree stability?
- What species of trees can lower the water table?
- What is forest hydrology?
- How does water influence forested ecosystems?