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rich floodplain forest

Natural Community: Rich Floodplain Forest

The diverse trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the Rich Floodplain Forest benefit from nutrients brought in by floods—but they must be able to withstand wet feet!

white pine needles

Natural Community: White Pine – Subxeric Oak Forest

Learn how to recognize white pine—and about the role it played in tensions between colonists and King George leading up to the Revolutionary War.

eastern red-cedar forest and oak – hickory forest

Transition Eastern Red-Cedar Forest to Dry-Mesic Acidic Oak – Hickory Forest

On the Chinn Ridge Trail, you can see an evergreen forest right next to a mixed deciduous forest. Learn how past land use created a clear boundary between the two different natural communities.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Dogwood

Forest Pollinators

The birds and the bees—in addition to many other animals—help forests survive by pollinating many trees and other plant species. In turn, the forest provides habitat for the pollinators.

succesional forest canopy

Forest Succession

How can you tell if you’re in a successional forest—that is, one that may have been cleared in the past due to agriculture or logging?

honey bee on blue aster

Pollinators

How do plants attract the insects and other animals that spread pollen from flower to flower?

a river in a forest

Riparian Buffers And Erosion

Plants along streams and rivers help keep the water clean by holding onto soil and filtering out pollutants.

Acadian flycatcher in the forest

Urban Oasis – Migration Corridors

National parks and other natural areas are welcome pit-stops for migrating animals that need to rest and refuel during their long journey.

frog in a vernal pool

Vernal Pools

These shallow bodies of water provide habitat for animals and plants during springtime, before drying up in the warm temperatures of summer.

witness tree in Manassas National Battlefield Park

Witness Trees

Witness trees are those that were alive during the Civil War. Some may even carry scars from the battles they “witnessed.”