Gaps in the Rainforest
Fast growing pioneer species of trees fall, letting sunlight onto slower maturing rainforest species.
Rainforests are dynamic landscapes which are in a constant state of change. Trees grow, mature and fall, and are replaced by new trees whilst the old decay back into the soil to provide nutrients for the new growth. In addition to the constant cycling of nutrients, the availability of sunlight is vital in this chaning landscape.
Rainforests are dynamic landscapes which are in a constant state of change. Trees grow, mature and fall, and are replaced by new trees whilst the old decay back into the soil to provide nutrients for the new growth. In addition to the constant cycling of nutrients, the availability of sunlight is vital in this chaning landscape.
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