woodland habitats
Where trees dominate
Woodland habitats are ecosystems dominated by trees and the communities of plants and animals they support.
The term appears in ecology, conservation, and land management contexts: The survey identified several threatened species in local woodland habitats.
Unlike dense forests, woodlands typically have open canopies allowing light to reach the understory.
- forest floorGround beneath trees
- deadwoodUnproductive people or things
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
- leaf litterDecomposing ground debris
- leaf moldDecomposed leaf material
fallen logs · canopy · microclimates · mycelium · temperate forests · tree hollows · nesting sites · wildlife corridors · boreal forests · reforestation · forest bathing · native flora · tropical rainforests · mosses · mixed forests · keystone species · soil pH · old-growth
woodland habitatsgrasslands
Open grassy terrain
deserts · desert habitats · prairies · open plains · steppes
woodland habitatsurban environments
Built-up populated areas
industrial zones · concrete jungles · cityscapes · agricultural land · suburban sprawl