Question

The red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is dependent upon __________ for maintenance of its source habitat

Answer 1

The red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is dependent upon fire for maintenance of its source habitat.
 This woodpecker is found in southeastern North America. His adaption to fire has several important consequences: the reduction of hardwood frequency in the pine ecosystem because of frequent tires and the softening of pine heartwood by red heart fungus .