Woodland ecology

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Across
  1. 2. Reduction in the capacity of a forest to provide goods and services (two words)
  2. 6. Activities such as walking trails, nature reserves, and outdoor sports
  3. 7. Introduction of contaminants into the natural environment causing adverse change
  4. 9. Uncontrolled fires that spread rapidly through vegetation
  5. 13. Severe weather conditions with strong winds and heavy rain
  6. 15. Organisms that damage crops, trees, and other plants
  7. 16. Spending time in woodlands can reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing (two words)
Down
  1. 1. Forms a symbiotic relationship with tree roots, improving soil structure and nutrient uptake (two words)
  2. 3. A large area covered predominantly with trees and undergrowth
  3. 4. Fungi that negatively impact tree health, leading to loss of species (two words)
  4. 5. Land covered with trees and shrubs
  5. 8. Disorders caused by pathogens affecting plant health
  6. 10. Non-native species that spread rapidly and cause harm to the environment (two words)
  7. 11. Clearing of trees, transforming a forest into cleared land
  8. 12. Breaking up of habitat into smaller, isolated pieces
  9. 14. Process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time