Title: Analyze factors that influence species diversity in a specific area.
Course: Forestry Management (18502-I) > Section: Understanding Forest Ecology

Analysis should include the site index and how it is affected by

- climate factors
  - temperature
  - moisture
  - wind
  - light
  - other weather conditions
- physiographic factors
  - topography
  - slope/aspect
  - soil
- biological factors
  - beneficial species and influences
  - adverse species and influences
  - mycorrhizal relationships.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What controls the distribution and growth of trees and other forest plants?
- Why do plant and animal species in forests differ in various geographic regions?
- What is site index and what does it tell us about a forested region?