| Young Forests |
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Young forests, those up to 10 years of age, usually occur as a result of some type of disturbance or change in land use. In the Northeast, these disturbances can include tornadoes, ice storms, or fire. Young forests also result when farmland is abandoned, when mature forest is cut, or when trees are intentionally planted in a previously open habitat. A young forest is characterized by an abundance of young tree growth, mixed with blackberry and raspberry brambles, forbs, wildflowers, and native grasses. |