Photo: Fall Leaf Litter Algonquin Provincial Park Forest

This leaf litter found in Algonquin Provincial Park shows the beautiful colours of fall from the forest. When leaves change colour to these deep reds and browns they fall to the ground where they end up as natural compost for the forest.

This leaf litter has gathered on the forest floor in Algonquin Provincial Park and all the beautiful colours of fall can be seen in this group of leaves. This time of year can be the best time to admire the changes that take place in nature and marvel at how the leaves fall from the trees in preparation for winter. It can be very relaxing and peaceful to walk amongst the fallen leaves.

Leaves change to these bright fall colours when green chlorophyll starts to disappear from each leaf. When it does these glorious reds, browns, yellows and oranges are left behind - many parks such as Algonquin Provincial Park are a great place to visit to take a walk among leaves such as these.

Fall is considered the best time of year to visit Algonquin Provincial Park and all the visitors centres are open all the year round. ... continue below the picture...

... The Maple Trees in the park are thought to be some of the most spectacular for seeing the leaves change and they are at their peak in the last week of September and the first few days of October. The Aspens, Tamaracks and Red Oaks also offer a fabulous display shortly after the Maples.

Fall in the forest along the road to Rock Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.