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| | Eastern Old-Growth Clearinghouse: FAQ |
 | | Study of the Oklahoma site stretches traditional definitions of old growth; the Zoar Valley site conforms to these definitions, which were largely based on forests, like the terrace forests of Zoar Valley, dominated by shade-tolerant species that maintain themselves without frequent large-scale disturbances. |
| | He found a forest composed of "many large, climax species," including massive oaks, and American beech, "impressive" tulip trees,and red maple, with a native understory of American hornbeam, spice bush, and other species. |
| | In some cases, when old-growth resources and values are threatened by the risk of uncharacteristic fire effects, we might choose to carefully thin and burn understory vegetation while leaving older, larger trees intact. |
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