Photo by DON BARTLING
Tree tops and branches snap off and wood rots out, making more cavities. Over time, the tree becomes an “apartment building” for animals.
October 25, 2018
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Snags: Dead trees that are full of life
As you travel around Boundary County you will notice dead standing trees in wooded areas and by the river, creeks and ponds. It is hard to believe, but trees can actually provide more habitats for wildlife dead than when they are alive.