The most complex ecosystems on earth

Jim Stiak April 9, 1990 From the print edition

Scientists have discovered that old-growth forests, far from being biological deserts, are among the most complex ecosystems on earth, habitat for dozens of animals that might not be able to survive anywhere else. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/22.7/download-entire-issue

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