Title: Identify plants, animals, and fungi found within Virginia forest ecosystems.
Course: Forestry Management (18502-I) > Section: Examining Virginia Forest Types

Identification may include

- shade-tolerant plant species (e.g., ferns, grasses, shrubs/bushes, vines)
- fungi
- mammals
- reptiles
- amphibians
- fishes
- invertebrates
- birds.

Teacher Resource: Virginia’s Wildlife, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does competition for resources affect native species?
- How do invasive species affect native species?
- What are the habitat requirements for the eastern box turtle?