Environmental Factors

FOPU Photo - Clouds rolling in over Fort Pulaski


The environment of Fort Pulaski encompasses a wide range of ecosystems under constant influence of internal and external forces and processes being influenced by a variety of natural and anthropogenic factors, from climate and hydrology to land disturbance and pollution. Global issues like sea level rise and the invasion of nonnative species need to be addressed in order to protect natural resources worldwide. Due to Fort Pulaski’s close proximity to a major city and shipping channels, the park and its staff face many management challenges to preserve the unique environment of Fort Pulaski.


See below for some of the main environmental factors that influence Fort Pulaski’s natural resources and learn about the management challenges that they present.

 
Sea level rise from climate change causes extended periods of flooding and upland vegetation death
Climate Change

See the effects of climate change, how it impacts the natural features of Fort Pulaski, and what the park is doing to mitigate the impacts.

Dredging, spoil deposits, and cargo ships impact the coastline of Fort Pulaski.
Human Impact

Humans play a significant role in environmental alteration worldwide. See how human activities impact the ecosystems at Fort Pulaski.

Feeder canal delivers water to the moat and ditches to control water flow
Hydrology

Learn about the tidal characteristics of the Georgia coast.

The fig bush present in the fort is a nonnative species, but has not become invasive in the park.
Nonnative Species

See how plant and animal species have historically entered Fort Pulaski and have become either naturalized or invasive in the park.

Frequent intense storms increase flooding and alter natural processes.
Weather and Climate

Learn why the climate of coastal Georgia provides excellent temperate and subtropical habitat for a wide range of species.

Last updated: January 3, 2021

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