Valley Forge National Historical Park Proposed Pawling Recreation Area Flora and Fauna Survey
Cypher EA, Yahner RH, Storm GL, Cypher BL. 1985. Valley Forge National Historical Park Proposed Pawling Recreation Area Flora and Fauna Survey. Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) Research/Resources Management Report. MAR-12. National Park Service. Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. Philadelphia
The National Park Service has proposed the establishment of Pawling Recreation Area within Valley Forge National Historical Park. The purpose of this study was to determine the composition of the plant and animal communities in the proposed recreational area. Particular emphasis was given to developing a cover-type map of the area and to identifying any federal and state rare, threatened, or endangered species. No federally listed plants or animals were found, but five animals and one plant species of special status in Pennsylvania occur on the study area. These include the red-bellied turtle (Chrysemys ribriventris) [endangered], osprey (Pandion haliaetus) [endangered], Cooper's hawk, (Accipiter cooperii) [vulnerable], great blue heron (Ardea herodias) [vulnerable], tooth-cup (Rotala ramosior) [rare], and least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) [status undetermined]. Several of these species inhabit wetlands, which are also important habitat for many other animals and plants. Due to the importance of wetlands, they should not be disturbed during the development of the recreation area. Instead, recreation facilities should be located in the adjacent fields and woodlands, thereby causing less impact on the local flora and fauna.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Cypher, Ellen; Yahner, Richard; Storm, Gerald; Cypher, Brian
- Date of Issue
- 1985-04-30
- Publisher
- National Park Service. Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
- Units
- FONE , VAFO
- Keywords
- Amphibians, Animal Studies, Birds, Checklist, Environmental Impact, Habitats, Insects & Arachnids, Mammals, Plant Studies, Plants, Rare Species, Reptiles (Reptilia), Research Report, Survey, Threatened & Endangered Species, Wetlands