[PDF] Tree Islands Of The Everglades eBook

Author : Fred H. Sklar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 27,38 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9400900015

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PREFACE Within the Florida Everglades, tree islands, which cover only a small percentofthis ecosystem, historically have provided essential habitat for a wide variety ofterrestrial and amphibious plants, birds, and animals. These tree islands, however, have been one ofits least studied features. Because of their less flood tolerant vegetation, tree islands are one ofthe most sensitive components ofthe Everglades to changes in hydrology, and many tree islands have been lost during periods when water levels have been abnormally high or low. Their sensitivity to water level changes makes tree islands potentially one ofthe best and surest measures ofthe overall hydrologic health of the Everglades. Consequently, the maintenance of healthy, functioning tree islands and the restoration ofthose that have been lost will be an important performance measures that will be used tojudge the success ofthe Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). A symposium, Tree Islands ofthe Everglades, was held on July 14 and 15, 1998 at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. It was sponsored by Florida Center for Environmental Studies and the South Florida WaterManagement District. This was the first scientific meeting ever devoted to tree islands. The organizers of this symposium were Drs. Arnold van der Valk, Florida Center for Environmental Studies and Iowa State University, Fred Sklar, South Florida Water Management District, and Wiley Kitchens, United States Geological Survey.

Author : Jennifer Kay Ketterlin Eckles
Publisher :
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 32,20 MB
Release : 2013
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Tree islands in the Florida Everglades provide important habitat for wildlife, especially terrestrial mammals. More information about the relationship between wildlife use of tree islands and spatial and temporal variables is needed to better manage these resources as part of Everglades restoration. This study employed camera trapping to determine effects of changing marsh water levels, tree island size, temperature, and rainfall on small and medium-sized mammals in the Everglades. Camera height was also tested for its effect on detection of each species. Camera traps were deployed on 68 tree islands over the course of almost 11 months. Tree island use by Odocoileus virginianus (White-tailed Deer) was positively affected by higher water levels but detection was not affected by camera height. Use by Sylvilagus palustris (Marsh Rabbit) was also positively affected by water levels and they were detected more often when camera height was lower. Lynx rufus (Florida Bobcat) use of tree islands may be correlated with lower average daily temperatures but total rainfall and camera height do not seem to have an effect. Use of tree islands by Procyon lotor (Northern Raccoon) and Oryzomys palustris (Marsh Rice Rat) was not related to any of the variables tested. When all species were combined, higher water levels and lower camera height resulted in more use and detection of wildlife on tree islands, respectively. This information can be used to inform biologists on managing wildlife populations that will be affected by Everglades restoration.

Author : Thomas E. Lodge
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 30,97 MB
Release : 1994-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781884015069

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The home of egrets, herons, ibises, and one of our greatest restoration challenges.

Author : Thomas E. Lodge
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,5 MB
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1498742920

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"This fourth edition covers the key subjects of previous editions with major updates of the new science and understanding. If there ever was a necessary book for Everglades advocates, students, authors, members of government and their agencies, The Everglades Handbook: Understanding the Ecosystem is an absolute must!" —Nathaniel P. Reed, from the Foreword “This book is far and away the best guide now in print to Everglades issues -- authoritative, well-illustrated, well-indexed, and readable." — Martha Musgrove, retired Miami Herald journalist, founding President of the Decision Makers Forum, and Southeast Regional Director of the Florida Wildlife Federation "Given the astonishing breadth and depth of scientific activities in the Everglades, Tom Lodge once again illustrates his savvy as an articulate science writer in condensing the complex dynamics of this remarkable ecosystem. ...In summary, the Handbook reviews a vast literature into a compelling read about the natural treasures of the Everglades." —Evelyn E. Gaiser, Executive Director, School of Environment, Arts and Society, and Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Florida International University, modified from Wetlands (2011) 31 _____________________________________________________________________________________ The fourth edition presents expanded treatment of subjects where our knowledge of the Everglades and its restoration has greatly improved. This more detailed coverage includes: Computer modeling and its applications to the Everglades environment Quantified role of water flow in shaping the Everglades landscape The origin and evolution of fixed tree islands Sulfur and related mercury as wetland pollutants Up-to-date summary of the now quantified economic benefits of restoration, shown to be far in excess of the cost The Everglades Handbook: Understanding the Ecosystem, Fourth Edition is a scholarly reference packed cover to cover with scientific information about the ecosystem of the Everglades - taking into account how drastically the Everglades has changed. Topically, the book covers disciplines ranging from ecology, geology, climatology, hydrology, anthropology to conservation biology. Written in Tom Lodge’s trademark accessible style, this extensively researched text is essential reading for anybody trying to understand the challenges we face in restoring this unique ecosystem.

Author : Curtis Richardson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 38,12 MB
Release : 2008-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0387689230

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The Florida Everglades ecosystem is recognised world-wide as a significant wetland whose natural processes have been altered and remain threatened. State and Federal US agencies face critical decisions about the course of conservation and restoration efforts. Synthesising nearly ten years of laboratory and field research of the Duke University Wetland Center, this book provides the long-term integrated scientific studies needed to understand the functioning of this region. Background information about the current and historical ecological conditions of the region set the context for reports of long-term research projects, while a series of gradient studies determine the effects of hydrology and nutrient changes. Subsequent sections present models for predicting responses to various conditions and analyse the studies and models, focusing on management and restoration of the Everglades.