Hitchiti Experiment Forest

                          




                         Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)

·        Wild Ginger is a native North American perennial.

·        Found in moist rich soils in shady woodlands.

·        It smells like ginger.

·        It uses for medicinal purposes.

                 
                   Leaf litter decomposition

·      Leaf litter decomposition is an important process of forest ecosystems.

·      Litter provides habitat for small animals and plants.

·      Litter can be used to construct nests.

                           The Southern Pine Beetle

·     Ranging from 2-7 millimeters in length

·     It could Created so much damage to a tree

·     It  is the most destructive insects to pines in Georgia.

                




                     Infested Pine Tree