The diversity of forest edges

Marker 5This clearing, covering the former nursery site, is a light-well in the middle of the forest, and exudes freshness. Humans have made a  choice here to maintain an open space at the cost of regular grazing. Sheep thus pass several times a year, teaching broom and fern respect. Here, farmers find an additional food source for their flocks while foresters look for scenic interest and improved diversity in the existing environments. Diversity is greater on the edges of forests because of certain small trees (hazelnut, whitebeam, rowan, etc.), which provide shelter and food for new animal species.