In contrast, horticulturalists usually leave the big trees in place in and around their farm plots. Tree roots help to stabilize the soil. Burning the other wild vegetation converts chemical compounds locked in the plants to a form that is readily useable by their food crops.
Mary Altaffer / Associated Press. The book collection of Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, is the subject of a lawsuit. The book collection of Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, is the subject of a lawsuit.
Food Chains. Learn about various living things such as animals and plants, sort them into different categories and discover where they fit into the food chain with this fun science activity for kids. Look out for animals such as the fox, owl, squirrel, snail, bird & caterpillar as well as trees and other living things. Whether itâs an ocean, forest or desert, different habitats feature different plants and animals. Explore the woodland habitat and sort the different animals and plants into food chains while comparing which ones fly, which have legs and which have shells.