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The Mesic Hardwood Forest Ecological System at Rock Creek Park

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mesic mixed hardwood forest
How to Recognize It
American beech - Sam Sheline
American beech
Seasonal Highlights
American beech - Matt Jones
map of Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest in Rock Creek Park
Where to See It
white oak
Plants & Animals
White oak - Erin Lunsford Jones
Christmas fern in the Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest
Physical Setting

Christmas fern under American beech - Ery Largay

American beech in winter
Natural Processes
American beech in winter - Sam Sheline
Asian long-horned beetle exit hole
Ecological Threats
Asian long-horned beetle exit hole - Flickr user sallaha
park ranger removing invasive plants
Making a Difference
Park management - NPS Center for Urban Ecology
Blackgum leaf and bark in autumn
Conservation Status & Classification
Blackgum - Erin Lunsford Jones

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