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INSPIRE A KID
Trees provide
important habitat
A sure sign spring has sprung is when trees
that lost their leaves in autumn begin growing
them back. Those types of trees are called
deciduous. Some examples of deciduous trees
in Wyoming are aspens and cottonwoods.
Trees that keep their leaves all year are called
evergreens. Some common evergreen trees in
Wyoming include lodgepole pine, blue spruce
and ponderosa pine.
Trees provide great habitat for wildlife
whether or not they lose their leaves for part
of the year. Some wildlife species use trees for
food by eating leaves, buds, seeds, berries,
nuts and even bark! Trees provide shelter for
wildlife when raising their young in a nook
or in a nest in the branches. And of course -
just like for you - trees also provide shade
when it's hot and help to shelter animals
from the brisk Wyoming wind.
Trees that die after being hit by lightning,
disease, wildfire, drought, damaged by
wildlife or simply of old age become
something called a snag. Snags are still
important habitat for wildlife. Animals use
hollow spaces in tree trunks for nests, food
storage and shelter. Branches on snags are
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THE OUTDOORS GO TO THE
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perfect for perching birds, too. If snags along
the edge of a stream or river fall over and end
up in the water they provide great structure
in aquatic habitats for fish.
When snags get weathered enough and
fall to the forest floor insects, bacteria and
fungi help to break down the wood which
releases nutrients back into the soil. Dead
trees on the landscape also help to anchor
soil in place and prevent erosion. This helps
create healthy soil for new plants and trees
to sprout, eventually creating more habitat
for wildlife in the future.
THE ELK
COLLECTION
Show your appreciation for one of
Wyoming's most majestic animal species
by purchasing items from the Wyoming
Game and Fish Department Store's elk
collection. From aprons and mugs to
recipe books we have you covered.
SHOP ONLINE at
wgfd.wyo.gov/store
or call 1-800 LIV-WILD
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AND FISH DEPT.
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