February 19

Forest Carpenters

When I was visiting the Amicalola Falls lodge, I noticed animals sculpted from tree trunks by local woodcarvers.

Although well-done, the carvings I noticed on our hike by natural artists were equally as impressive.


Who are these woodland artists? The decomposers that “carve” away the wood include fungi, insects, and other invertebrates. Animals and birds assist the process. Let’s look at a few ways they begin their masterpieces:

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