SUB CANOPYS.P.I.C.E

Adeel , Alashaye, David

HypothesisWe predict that if we remove the Sub Canopy layer, it would take trees away and some animals’ homes. The whole layer that contains trees growing higher to the Emergent layer and through the Canopy layer will be effected. The birds will starve because there would be less berries to eat. Also, there would be less shade and all the plants in the lower layer would die.

Diagram and information of the Sub Canopy

The sub canopy is the 3rd layer . It contains small trees and saplings. It is above the undergrowth layer and forest floor. It is under the canopy layer and the emergent layer. The sub canopy is a very important

layer that will help our environment and creates homes for animals.

How long does it take for a tree to grow?

ANSWERIt takes 50 to 100 years for a tree to grow to the emergent layer.

•Why do birds live in trees?

ANSWER•Birds live in trees because most animals can’t reach them and the birds nests are hard to spot.

•In our hypothesis we predicted that if we remove the sub canopy layer, it would take trees away and some animal homes and we were correct. The reason why we were correct is because if there were less trees there would be less berries and the birds would starve and die.