Forest Ecosystem Mini-Fieldtrip

Complete the charts and questions below. Due at the end of class.

1. Biotic vs. Abiotic Factors. Find 5 of each.

Biotic Factors	Abiotic Factors

2. Complete the identification chart for 4 species found during our fieldtrip. Using pp. 3-5 to help with the terminology and descriptions. Use the tree key to identify each species.

Sample (tape to paper)	Tree or Understory?	Common name	*Genus species*	Moist, Cold, and/or Dry?

3. We live in a _________________________________ ecosystem.
Describe three or more characteristics of this type of ecosystem.