Oak woodlands are commonly found in deciduous
forests. These forests usually consists of two layers, the canopy and an
understory of shrubs.
![canopy](../Photos/Canopy2.jpg)
Canopy layer in an oak woodland forest.
Usually, enough light
penetrates to the forest floor allowing herbaceous plants and
moss to grow.
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A typical forest floor in an oak woodland.
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Author: Laurie Hanson, Kerry Dennison, and
Melissa Minter. October 2001.
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