Transcript Topic 6: Predator/Prey Relationship Key Question: What is the role

Topic 6: Predator/Prey Relationship
Key Question: What is the role of The American
Chestnut Tree in the deciduous forest biome?
Use the links and questions below to guide you as you prepare
your Power Point presentation.
Guide Questions:
1.
What other species rely on the chestnut to live?
2.
What species pose a threat to the newly planted trees?
3.
Does the presence of the chestnut tree hinder the growth
of other trees?
4.
How do you prevent a planted tree from being eaten?
Links
Charlie Chestnut benefits (click on the arrow 4 times)
Deer and the chestnut
growing chestnut trees
food chain
fact sheet (you will have to scroll through this page to find
pests
Impact on food chain