Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership. Steering Committee Meeting Number 2, Champion International Forest Genetics Research Center, June 22-23, 1999. Appendix F

Abstract

Perched, isolated wetlands in upland areas in the southeastern coastal plain are essential for a group of specialized vertebrates that tolerate highly variable hydroperiods. These ponds are particularly important as breeding sites for several upland amphibians with eggs and/or larvae that are vulnerable to fish predators. Several of these vertebrates are listed as declining species by the Florida Committee on Rare and Endangered Plants and Animals and/or the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. In order to protect the ponds and their unique fauna, it is necessary to understand the role of wetland soils, specialized vegetation, and hydroperiod in the formation and maintenance of this habitat

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 23, 1999
Accession Number
ADA377318

Entities

People

  • Linda V. Laclaire
  • Richard Franz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Environmental Protection
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation