Sentences with phrase «preferring older forests»
Young orchids depend entirely on symbiotic fungi to provide energy for growth, and new research shows that those fungi are finicky, preferring older forests.
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Cocoa Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus susurrans) prefers gallery forest and older second growth, and forages on large trees by probing the bark, epiphytes, mossy clumps, and vines — which wouldn't be left on trees in intensively managed coffee farms.
Redwood National Park Primitive Camping (Northern Backcountry) These undeveloped, backcountry campsites are perfect for those who prefer the quiet hours on the trail and being amidst the pristine, natural habitats of old - growth redwood forests, unspoiled beaches, prairies and more.
This same bias leads to the ascribing of «goodness» to old ecosystems (ie old - growth forests) whereas they are merely what we humans prefer.
As a professional engineer, but mostly as a father, I would prefer that there still be healthy old - growth forests around when my grandchildren's children are here in my place.