Question

Managing southeastern forests specifically for the red-cockaded woodpecker _______. (A) required periodic forest burning to reduce the growth of a dense understory of trees and shrubs (B) contributed to greater abundance and diversity of other forest plant species (C) required the construction of nest boxes in the forest to promote successful nesting (D) focused on the removal of standing dead longleaf pine to promote growth of young longleaf pine

Answer 1

Correct answer is B. Managing southeastern forests specifically for the red-cockaded woodpecker contributed to greater abundance and diversity of other forest plant species.

What caused the red-cockaded woodpecker to become endangered?

The main threat to these birds is the destruction of their habitat. The total number of old pine trees and the size of the forests both decreased. The remaining forest lands are very fragmented, making it difficult for new generations of birds to find suitable sites.

Frequent fires help maintain open woodlands favored by birds; Fire suppression has had a detrimental effect on red rooster populations. To help the red-cockaded woodpecker, the Conservancy has undertaken careful restoration and management of the Disney Wilderness Preserve.

After 20 years of this work, the area is once again supporting these species. Lush vegetation, few invasive species, due to burn control conducted by Conservation.

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