The Living Forest (117) : Shortage of Water

Water is a very important and essential basic element in the forest. It is indispensable for all living creatures : plants, trees, flowers, fungi, animals,…

The first part of the 2010 summer was extremely hot and dry. As a result, most streams in the forest were nearly completely dehydrated. Under normal conditions, the water level here is about 50 to 60 cm. higher then what you see in the picture.

This shot was taken in the ‘Hertogenwald’, the 2nd. greatest forest of Belgium and a wonderful place to walk and relax.