Grandfather Mountain's Unique Ecosystems and the Factors That Make Them

Grandfather Mountain is a high elevation mountain at 5,945 feet above sea level. It’s such a steep and rugged mountain, that it creates its own unique weather. In addition to all the unique species, this mountain also has 16 different types of ecosystems in a relatively small area.
Join Emily as she learns from Ranger Andy about the different factors (including weather and high elevation) that affect these unique ecosystems and species.