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- SFRC Annual Research Plan: Fiscal Year 1981.
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South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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The South Florida Research Center provides the priority research for Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Monument, Big Cypress National Preserve, and Fort Jefferson National Monument, and administratively functions under the direction of the Superintendent, Everglades National Park. The research program is designed to investigate and monitor the natural resources and processes of a geographically integrated ecosystem and to apply knowledge of that ecosystem in making recommendations...
Show moreThe South Florida Research Center provides the priority research for Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Monument, Big Cypress National Preserve, and Fort Jefferson National Monument, and administratively functions under the direction of the Superintendent, Everglades National Park. The research program is designed to investigate and monitor the natural resources and processes of a geographically integrated ecosystem and to apply knowledge of that ecosystem in making recommendations for optimal environmental management of the park system units. Because the park areas in South Florida encompass approximately 2.1 million acres of diverse habitats, and the environmental problems are ecologically complex, the research program requires alert coordination of manpower, facilities, and budget to maintain cost-effectiveness and achieve program objectives.
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- 1980-07-24, 1980-07-24T04:00:00.000Z
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3325307
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- Management recommendations for juvenile spiny lobsters, Panulirus argus in Biscayne National Monument, Florida.
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Davis, Gary E., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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Management recommendations are suggested for the protection of juvenile spiny lobsters (Panulirus argus) within Biscayne National Park, FL. Recommendations are based on research on the lobsters' distribution, abundance, growth, and migration in Biscayne Bay which was conducted from 1975 to 1978. Documentation of the effects of an active fishery for spiny lobsters within the park is included.
- Date Issued
- 1978-08, 1978-08-01T04:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI053505171.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI053505171.jpg
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- Aspects of the population dynamics and biology of the stone crab (Menippe mercenaria) in Everglades and Biscayne National Parks as determined by trapping.
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Bert, Theresa M., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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Stone crabs (Menippe mercenaria) were trapped on a full moon from 6/79-6/80 throughout Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. Salinity, temperature, water clarity, principal fouling biota, and bottom type were recorded at each station in addition to number, carapace size, condition, and sex of crabs caught. Relative abundance, proportion of females, and number of juveniles were highest in Everglades National Park from Lostman's River northward. Juveniles were never found at most stations...
Show moreStone crabs (Menippe mercenaria) were trapped on a full moon from 6/79-6/80 throughout Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. Salinity, temperature, water clarity, principal fouling biota, and bottom type were recorded at each station in addition to number, carapace size, condition, and sex of crabs caught. Relative abundance, proportion of females, and number of juveniles were highest in Everglades National Park from Lostman's River northward. Juveniles were never found at most stations sampled in Florida Bay. The primary source of adult crabs in Florida Bay appears to be from the Gulf of Mexico., Spatial and temporal variations in the distribution, abundance, size class frequency, sex ratio, and reproductive activity of stone crabs Menippe mercenaria was studied in south Florida coastal waters and existing knowledge of the species was synthesized. Abundance of juveniles and adults was highest and mean size was smallest from Lostman 's River northward. Abundance decreased and mean size increased with movement southward through Florida Bay. Juvenile distribution and abundance was directly related to abundance of adults and proportion of females in the trapped population. BNP resembled Florida Bay in number and size of adults and lack of juveniles., Temporal changes in abundance, sex ratio and size class frequency of adults were correlated to reproductive activity and water temperature and corresponded to commerical fishing season offshore, and in Florida Bay. Females bear eggs in summer and become sexually mature by age three. Molting occurs from fall through spring in females, increase in CW by 10 mm with each molt and can live to age seven. Males may molt year-round with a mean molt increment of 16 mm CW for crabs greater than 70 mm CW. Males undergo a greater mortality rate than females apparently due to their greater susceptibility to commercial fishing pressure., Study Period:June 1979-June 1980; Study Type:Quantitative; Biological Component:Xanthid Crab; Habitat:Mud, sand, shell, rock, coral; Gear Type:Crab Trap; Abiotic Parameters Measured:Salinity, water temp; Dominant Taxon/Taxa Studied:Menippe mercenaria., The report includes sections on seasonal distribution, sex ratio, size composition, growth and mortality, and reproduction (NRBIB)., Abstract prepared by T.W. Schmidt, South Florida Research Center Everglades National Park.
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- 1986, 1986-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI86199791.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI86199791.jpg
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- Old field succession in Everglades National Park.
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Krauss, Pamela, South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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A characterization of successional vegetation patterns on abandoned farmland in the Hole-in-the-Donut area of Everglades National Park was performed. Vegetative community composition and structure was examined in detail in 21 study plots located throughout the study site. Successional assemblages are described qualitatively and quantitatively. Distinct community types are defined using methods that emphasize site-to-site comparisons. The relationship between vegetation and substrate, farming...
Show moreA characterization of successional vegetation patterns on abandoned farmland in the Hole-in-the-Donut area of Everglades National Park was performed. Vegetative community composition and structure was examined in detail in 21 study plots located throughout the study site. Successional assemblages are described qualitatively and quantitatively. Distinct community types are defined using methods that emphasize site-to-site comparisons. The relationship between vegetation and substrate, farming history, hydroperiod, and spatial arrangement was examined. Successional forest, frequently dominated by exotic species, is a relatively new community in southern Florida.
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- 1987, 1987-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI87038916.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI87038916.jpg
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- Osmoregulation of Crocodiles in Everglades National Park: Report T-599.
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Dunson, William A., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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The author explores the relationship between osmoregulatory problems caused by high salinities near nest sites and the low survival rate of hatchling crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) in Florida Bay (Everglades National Park, FL). The Na levels of crocodile cloacal fluid was examined, as well as blood plasma. The author also examined the dermal Na permeability. Raw data is presented in tables at the end of the report., The physiological effects of high salinity on young crocodiles, Crocodylus...
Show moreThe author explores the relationship between osmoregulatory problems caused by high salinities near nest sites and the low survival rate of hatchling crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) in Florida Bay (Everglades National Park, FL). The Na levels of crocodile cloacal fluid was examined, as well as blood plasma. The author also examined the dermal Na permeability. Raw data is presented in tables at the end of the report., The physiological effects of high salinity on young crocodiles, Crocodylus acutus, was examined in Florida Bay (Everglades National Park) using measurements of electrolyte composition of plasma and cloacal fluid and of possible hatchling food. No final answer can be given to the hypothesis that a major portion of crocodile mortality in Florida Bay is associated with osmoregulatory problems caused by high salinities. Small C. acutus show few physiological specializations for life in saline waters although results indicate that the vicinity of many nest sites are saline enough that difficulties could be encountered in water and salt balance. The author suggests additional studies are needed to establish their mortality under the most stringent salinity.
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- 1980-06, 1980-06-01T04:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI01899599.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI01899599.jpg
- Title
- Fire history and fire records for Everglades National Park, 1948-1979.
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Taylor, Dale L., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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Fire records are necessary to document fire frequency, seasonal occurrence, size, cause, location, conditions under which habitat types burn, manpower requirements, management techniques, and other factors. Traditional fire history information (Arno and Sneck, 1977) is less available for south Florida than for other areas within the U.S. because burned areas revegetate rapidly, and fire scarred trees either do not have annual rings or else the ings are difficult to interpret (Taylor, in press...
Show moreFire records are necessary to document fire frequency, seasonal occurrence, size, cause, location, conditions under which habitat types burn, manpower requirements, management techniques, and other factors. Traditional fire history information (Arno and Sneck, 1977) is less available for south Florida than for other areas within the U.S. because burned areas revegetate rapidly, and fire scarred trees either do not have annual rings or else the ings are difficult to interpret (Taylor, in press.) Good fire records are extremely important as they represent almost the only valid data on fire history. Even so, Robertson (1953) states south Florida is perhaps unique in that it has had more fires and kept less account of them than any other section of the country., The purpose of this report is to review fire history and actions that led to current fire management alternatives, to organize and tabulate fire records from 1948 through 1979 drawn together from scattered sources, and to review changes in causes of fires that have occurred during the 32-year period of record. (Fire history for years prior to establishment of Everglades as a park are reviewed by Robertson (1953) and are included in this report as Appendix III). Objectives of current fire management activities are reviewed. Everglades National Park files have been searched for letters, memorandums, and reports that deal with fire history within the park. All individual fire reports that could be located have been placed in a permanent file in the Resources Management office at Pine Island near park headquarters., Fire records showed cause of fire to be from lightning, by man, or from prescribed fire. Man-caused fires included unauthorized fires set by man or by activities of man such as farming operations, hunting and lumbering. Lightning fires include any ignition known to have resulted from a lightning strike. Prescribed fires are those fires set by managers for a specified purpose. Wildfire, as used in the records and in this report, indicates any man-caused or lightning-caused fire that was not a prescribed fire.
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- 1981-04, 1981-04-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06198728.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06198728.jpg
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- An environmental study of everglades mink, mustela vison.
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Smith, Andrew T., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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The author conducted intensive fieldwork for a one year period (February 1978 to January 1979) to determine the population status of the Everglades mink (Mustela vison evergladensis). Fieldwork methods included extensive observation periods, live trapping, assessment of mink sign, collection of mink scat for diet analysis, and collection of dead carcasses. Results suggest that a successful water management program is critical to the mink's survival. A map detailing mink siting locations and a...
Show moreThe author conducted intensive fieldwork for a one year period (February 1978 to January 1979) to determine the population status of the Everglades mink (Mustela vison evergladensis). Fieldwork methods included extensive observation periods, live trapping, assessment of mink sign, collection of mink scat for diet analysis, and collection of dead carcasses. Results suggest that a successful water management program is critical to the mink's survival. A map detailing mink siting locations and a log of these sitings is included.
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- 1980, 1980-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/fi82328014.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/fi82328014.jpg
- Title
- Butterflies of Everglades National Park.
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Lenczewski, Barbara., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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This butterfly checklist consolidates past records (published or manuscript), museum specimen collections, and field work for butterflies found in Everglades National Park, FL. Each entry includes the butterfly's current status, location found, habitat, foodplants, citation for first record, and other comments.
- Date Issued
- 1980-06, 1980-06-01T04:00:00.000Z
- Format
- E-book
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI05575588.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI05575588.jpg
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- Schinus in Successional Ecosystems of Everglades National Park: Report T-676.
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Ewel, John J., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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A farming technique called "rock plowing" used after the 1950's dramatically altered the substrate of former agricultural land within Everglades National Park, FL. The vegetation which recolonizes rock-plowed glades and prairies is considerably different from the herbaceous community which occupied the sites prior to farming. Schinus terebinthifolius is one such colonizer which poses a great threat to the surrounding native plant communities. Schinus's ecology is discussed at length, as well...
Show moreA farming technique called "rock plowing" used after the 1950's dramatically altered the substrate of former agricultural land within Everglades National Park, FL. The vegetation which recolonizes rock-plowed glades and prairies is considerably different from the herbaceous community which occupied the sites prior to farming. Schinus terebinthifolius is one such colonizer which poses a great threat to the surrounding native plant communities. Schinus's ecology is discussed at length, as well as control techniques (herbicide tests and stand conversion). Management recommendations are suggested.
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- 1982-08, 1982-08-01T04:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI00835676.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI00835676.jpg
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- Annual hydrology review: Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve, 1976.
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Rose, Paul W., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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A summary of the hydrologic conditions experienced in Everglades National Park, FL and Big Cypress National Preserve during 1976 is presented. The report concentrates on the Everglades hydrologic regime. Precipitation, temperature, water levels, water deliveries to the Park, and discharge were all monitored. The data is summarized in tables and as graphs. A map of the parks and the South Florida weather stations is included.
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- 1977-09, 1977-09-01T04:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI02021505.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI02021505.jpg
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- The impact of wet season and dry season prescribed fires on Miami rock ridge pineland, Everglades National Park.
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Snyder, James R., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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The subtropical Pinus elliottii var. densa forests on limestone in Dade County, Florida, have a species-rich understory of tropical hardwoods, palms, and herbs. Fires prevent rapid conversion to hardwood forest. Paired wet season/dry season burns were conducted at two sites in Everglades National Park. Above ground understory biomass (vegetation and litter) and nutrients were measured immediately before and after, and at 2, 7, and 12 months after the four burns. The burns topkilled all the...
Show moreThe subtropical Pinus elliottii var. densa forests on limestone in Dade County, Florida, have a species-rich understory of tropical hardwoods, palms, and herbs. Fires prevent rapid conversion to hardwood forest. Paired wet season/dry season burns were conducted at two sites in Everglades National Park. Above ground understory biomass (vegetation and litter) and nutrients were measured immediately before and after, and at 2, 7, and 12 months after the four burns. The burns topkilled all the understory vegetation. The amount of hardwood recovery was determined more by fire temperature than by season of burning.
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- 1986, 1986-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI86198926.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI86198926.jpg
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- A Bibliography of South Florida Botany.
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Loope, Lloyd L., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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This bibliography specifically refers to botanical subject matter directly related to South Florida national parks, including: Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park (previously called the Fort Jefferson National Monument), and Big Cypress National Preserve. Rare and endemic taxa are emphasized.
- Date Issued
- 1980-08, 1980-08-01T04:00:00.000Z
- Format
- E-book
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/fi06008729.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/fi06008729.jpg
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- Structure S-12 Water Distribution to Everglades National Park: Report T-650.
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Wagner, Joel., Rosendahl, Peter C., South Florida Research Center
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The complex maze of water control works now in place in central and south Florida exemplifies the degree to which man, in a short time, can alter a drainageway formed over millenia. Once a truly dynamic system responding to the cycles of flood and drought common to subtropical Florida, this waterway is now fully controlled by water management schedules and structures designed to meet the varied needs of man. Planners for the South Florida Flood Control District, which was established in...
Show moreThe complex maze of water control works now in place in central and south Florida exemplifies the degree to which man, in a short time, can alter a drainageway formed over millenia. Once a truly dynamic system responding to the cycles of flood and drought common to subtropical Florida, this waterway is now fully controlled by water management schedules and structures designed to meet the varied needs of man. Planners for the South Florida Flood Control District, which was established in response to the Flood Control Act of 1948 (PL 80-853), concluded that construction of reservoirs was necessary to store water from the rainy season for use in the dry season., The L-29 and S-12 flood gates were completed in 1962 for this purpose. Closure of the S-12 structures caused severe drought conditions in Shark Slough, threatening significant long-term damage to the ecosystem. It is the purpose of this report to further our understanding of the distribution of scheduled surface water deliveries through the S-12 delivery system to improve Shark Slough surface water management.
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- 1982, 1982-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI05050402.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI05050402.jpg
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- Mowry Canal (C-103): Water Quality and Discharge into Biscayne Bay, Florida, 1975 - 1981.
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Scheidt, Daniel J., Flora, Mark D., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
- Date Issued
- 1983, 1983-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3182818
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- Litterfall in pinelands of Everglades National Park.
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Herndon, Alan, Taylor, Dale L., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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Litterfall was measured at 23 pineland sites in Long Pine Key Pine Island, Everglades National Park, during 1979, 1980, and 1981. Pine needle litter, at 70 percent of total litterfall, was the most important component. Another 25 percent of the total litterfall was composed of pine sticks, bark, and cones. The remaining litter consisted of leaves from the understory hardwoods and fronds of the herbaceous fern, Pteridium aquilinum. A significant (15%) increase of pine needle litter was...
Show moreLitterfall was measured at 23 pineland sites in Long Pine Key Pine Island, Everglades National Park, during 1979, 1980, and 1981. Pine needle litter, at 70 percent of total litterfall, was the most important component. Another 25 percent of the total litterfall was composed of pine sticks, bark, and cones. The remaining litter consisted of leaves from the understory hardwoods and fronds of the herbaceous fern, Pteridium aquilinum. A significant (15%) increase of pine needle litter was observed in 1981 relative to 1980. A great deal of site-to-site variation in all components of litterfall was also found. The spatial variation in pine needle litter could be explained in part by differences in pine density and size among sites. This spatial variability in litterfall implies a corresponding variability in the rate of fuel accumulation which, in turn, implies that different areas in Long Pine Key are able to burn with different frequencies.
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- 1985, 1985-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI24638501.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI24638501.jpg
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- A survey and inventory of the plant communities in the Raccoon Point area, Big Cypress National Preserve.
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Gunderson, Lance H., Loope, Lloyd L., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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The Raccoon Point area is one of five 50 square kilometer areas in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Information on the current conditions of the plant communities in this area is necessary for prudent resource management of habitat for endangered species, as well as to preserve native systems. Many groups now utilize the area, each with activities that affect ecological patterns. Seasonal hunting and associated burning practices may have altered the timing and frequency of fire in the pine...
Show moreThe Raccoon Point area is one of five 50 square kilometer areas in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Information on the current conditions of the plant communities in this area is necessary for prudent resource management of habitat for endangered species, as well as to preserve native systems. Many groups now utilize the area, each with activities that affect ecological patterns. Seasonal hunting and associated burning practices may have altered the timing and frequency of fire in the pine and cypress forests. Also, develoment of oil production is onging at the time of this writing.
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- 1982-06, 1982-06-01T04:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06658725.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06658725.jpg
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- An inventory of the plant communities in the levee-28 tieback area, Big Cypress National Preserve.
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Gunderson, Lance H., Loope, Lloyd L., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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The Big Cypress Swamp and the Everglades are the two largest physiographic units in south Florida. The border between the units is an abrupt transition of plant communities. The forested, cypress-dominated landscape of the swamp is in distinct contrast to the wide open vista of marshes, praires and hardwood tree islands in the Everglades. The levee and accompanying canal (referred to as L-28) are part of the water management structures in south Florida managed by the South Florida Water...
Show moreThe Big Cypress Swamp and the Everglades are the two largest physiographic units in south Florida. The border between the units is an abrupt transition of plant communities. The forested, cypress-dominated landscape of the swamp is in distinct contrast to the wide open vista of marshes, praires and hardwood tree islands in the Everglades. The levee and accompanying canal (referred to as L-28) are part of the water management structures in south Florida managed by the South Florida Water Management District. The canal and levee follow the boundary between the Everglaes and Big Cypress physiographic units.
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- 1982-05, 1982-05-01T04:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06642999.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06642999.jpg
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- Vegetation Map of Taylor Slough, Everglades National Park.
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Rintz, Richard E., Loope, Lloyd L., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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This map explores the types of tree and graminoid communities in Taylor Slough region of the Everglades National Park. Among the types of tree communities are Tropic Hardwood Hammocks, Pinelands and Bayheads. Among the graminoid communities are Muhlenbergia Prairies, Sawgrass-Willow Marshes, and Sawgrass-Spikerush Marshes.
- Date Issued
- 1978, 1978-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3325304
- Title
- Investigations of early plant succession on abandoned farmland in Everglades National Park.
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Loope, Lloyd L., Dunevitz, Hannah L., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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During the 1950s and early 1960s, privately owned land within the boundaries of Everglades National Park, FL was rockplowed for tomato farming. This area, known as the "Hole-in-the-Donut" was purchased by the federal government in the 1970s; it was last farmed in 1975. The land's substrate had been drastically altered by the rockplowing and thus the National Park Service explored various means of restoring the original vegetation. The authors report the results of four different studies begun...
Show moreDuring the 1950s and early 1960s, privately owned land within the boundaries of Everglades National Park, FL was rockplowed for tomato farming. This area, known as the "Hole-in-the-Donut" was purchased by the federal government in the 1970s; it was last farmed in 1975. The land's substrate had been drastically altered by the rockplowing and thus the National Park Service explored various means of restoring the original vegetation. The authors report the results of four different studies begun in 1977 on the early plant succession on these lands. Plant species list generated by these studies are included.
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- 1981, 1981-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06453158.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06453158.jpg
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- Impact of 22 years of fire on understory hardwood shrubs in slash pine communities within Everglades National Park.
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Taylor, Dale L., Herndon, Alan., South Florida Research Center, PALMM (Project)
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Pinelands within Everglades National Park, FL primarily result from natural regeneration of scattered cull pine left during logging in the late 1930s. Hardwood species are present within the pine forest understory; fire prevents these understory shrubs from becoming trees. The National Park Service uses prescribed fires to maintain the pine forests. The authors report the results of 22 years of studies conducted to determine the impact of fire and the rate of hardwood recovery within the...
Show morePinelands within Everglades National Park, FL primarily result from natural regeneration of scattered cull pine left during logging in the late 1930s. Hardwood species are present within the pine forest understory; fire prevents these understory shrubs from becoming trees. The National Park Service uses prescribed fires to maintain the pine forests. The authors report the results of 22 years of studies conducted to determine the impact of fire and the rate of hardwood recovery within the Everglades pinelands (Long Pine Key area of the park).
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- 1981, 1981-01-01T05:00:00.000Z
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- E-book
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06403149.pdf, http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/feol/FI06403149.jpg