Forest vs prairie

[ArtD]

When a forest and prairie land meet, does one invade the other or do they just stay separated?
Thank you

I couldn't find the answer online

 

[jefflovstrom]

Separated, that is why there is a forest and a prairie.
Jeff

 

[ArtD]

Thank you so much,
Jeff
I couldn't find it be I even bought a bunch of books

 

[jefflovstrom]

I am very helpful, lol,
Jeff

 

[BC WetCoast]

In the natural state, the line between the forest and prairie will not be that distinct. There would be brushland that acts as the transition.

The difference between the prairie and forest is due to changes in soils, climate and topography. The topography will affect microclimates which would be ther reason the line is highly variable.

Fires are another factor that changes the location of the line between forest and prairie.

 

[ArtD]

Thanks for your help
Art

 

[ATH]

Around here I'd say a prairie is an area that has been disturbed (fires and storms would be the natural disturbances) and if left alone it will become a forest. I see people trying to establish a prairie on old crop ground. If they do not maintain it, trees have taken over in 10 years.

But like BCWetCoast said, there are various factors that influence the land cover. If you want to read about it, you need ecology books.

 

[jefflovstrom]

In the natural state, the line between the forest and prairie will not be that distinct. There would be brushland that acts as the transition.

The difference between the prairie and forest is due to changes in soils, climate and topography. The topography will affect microclimates which would be ther reason the line is highly variable.

Fires are another factor that changes the location of the line between forest and prairie.

Hence the forest and the prairie difference,,,
Jeff, (not to forget the acer,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
Jeff