Great Lakes St. Lawrence Forest region Flashcards
What kinds of trees are common in the GL-SL?
Tamarack, Poplars, Maples and pine
What are some northern animals that are present?
Gray jays, Moose, Red squirrels from the boreal, Northern peatlands
What southern species are present?
Sugar maple (most dominant species in hard wood forests), Gray squirrels from the Carolinian forest (come in two colour morphs- gray and black)
Describe Jack pine needles
In groups of two, short needles
Describe Red pine
Needles in clusters of two, very long compared to jack pine. Bark is pinkish, and evergreen needles
Describe White pine
Needles are in groups of five, Sweeping branches
What is a key characteristic of the GL-SL?
The blend of southern and northern Fauna
What type of bird reaches its southern limits here?
Spruce grouse
What occurs all throughout the boreal as well as in GL-SL
Green alders
What reptile reaches its northern limits here?
the five lined skink
What limit do moose hit here?
they hit their southern range limit
Whats Special about the GL-SL
it lies on two physiographic regions, Some of it lies on the Canadian shield and some lies on the lowlands, which affect site conditions which increase diversity. Only forest region found on two geographic regions
The land lying on the Canadian shield is very _____ and the land lying on the lowlands is very _____
Hilly, Flat
What is the lowland cleared for?
Agriculture and development
Why is the lowland portion so developed vs the Canadian shield portion?
It is easier to clear land in the lowland regions and develop, the Canadian shield is an indirect benefactor to preserving the natural history because it is hilly and rocky and cant be developed.
