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National Park Service Photo by Bill Perry Tree islands are a distinctive feature of the Everglades ecosystem. Created through a combination of both physical and biological processes, these landscapes are of historical, cultural, spiritual and biological importance. Consequently, they figure prominently in the ongoing efforts towards Everglades restoration. This multi-year study examines in detail many of the processes that occur both in and around the tree islands of Shark Slough. As part of the investigation, scientists examined relative air temperatures, nutrient cycling, and patterns of succession and disturbance that help shape the tree islands of today. The end result is a better picture of the long-term processes that have contributed to their development in the ridge and slough landscape of the Everglades. Please contact us for information about this report Contact the principal investigator directly with questions about this study. |
Last updated: August 5, 2021