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Panorama: pine barrens
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Pine, pitch; Blueberry |
| Scientific name | Pinus rigida; Vaccinium |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Ecosystems | Forests |
| Forests | Temperate coniferous forest |
| Change over time | Disturbance |
| Disturbance | Fire ecology |
| Conservation | Nature preserves |
| Lessons | Nature preserves; Panoramas |
| Date | June 29, 2008 |
| Location | Brendan T. Byrne State Forest,Pine Barrens,New Jersey,USA,North America |
Pine barrens are dominated by just a few species, such as the pitch pine and blueberry bushes seen here. Fire is a dominant feature of this ecosystem, and these species are able to either survive fire or resprout readily afterwards. In addition, the soil is quite sandy, so although the ecosystem receives a good amount of rain each year, the water drains away quickly and plants may experience water stress.
