Severe winter-storm winds sometimes rake through the rain forests of the Olympic Peninsula, blowing down numerous trees, especially along exposed western slopes near rivers and other open areas. These trees were fairly recent casualties—likely from sometime in the the previous 2-3 winters, given their fresh appearance, minimal rot and incomplete coverage of overgrowth. These ultimately would settle into the forest floor and decompose, creating small habitats for other flora and fauna. Logs along rivers may wash to the ocean in floods, and ultimately, onto beaches.
20 ESE Forks WA (14 Jul 6) Looking S
47.8595, -123.93Windfall in the Rain Forest
Severe winter-storm winds sometimes rake through the rain forests of the Olympic Peninsula, blowing down numerous trees, especially along exposed western slopes near rivers and other open areas. These trees were fairly recent casualties—likely from sometime in the the previous 2-3 winters, given their fresh appearance, minimal rot and incomplete coverage of overgrowth. These ultimately would settle into the forest floor and decompose, creating small habitats for other flora and fauna. Logs along rivers may wash to the ocean in floods, and ultimately, onto beaches.
20 ESE Forks WA (14 Jul 6) Looking S
47.8595, -123.93