Changes in the Wetlands of Hunting Creek, Fairfax County, Virginia,
Abstract
Aerial Photography dating from 1937 to 1978 was used to show loss and alteration of freshwater tidal wetland habitat associated with Hunting Creek, Fairfax County, Virginia. In 1937 there were more than 36 ha of viable tidal marsh and swamp bordered by farmland in the study area. There is now a straight stream channel bordered by high-rise apartment buildings and an interstate highway in the study area, with only limited wetlands remaining. By analyzing sequential aerial photography it is possible to show loss of specific wetlands during separate periods of time, using quick, inexpensive techniques. The method not only provides a data base to determine prior change, but also may be used to assist in the prediction of future change. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 23, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA105737
Entities
People
- George E. M. Newbury Iii
Organizations
- Geospatial Research Laboratory