Wetland impacts from feral horses Cumberland Island National Shoreline: position paper

Noon K and Martin M. 2004. Wetland impacts from feral horses Cumberland Island National Shoreline: position paper. Denver, Colorado

The paper evaluates the adverse impacts to wetlands from the maintenance of the feral horse population on Cumberland Island. The evaluation is based on literature review, park staff input and field observations. The feral horses were found to have an adverse effect on the wetlands and their removal was recommended.

Type
Unpublished Report
Authors
Noon, Kevin; Martin, Mike
Date of Issue
2004-06-28
Units
CUIS
Keywords
Animal Studies, Exotic Species, Feral Animal, Feral Horse, Invasive Mammals, Trampling, vegetation impacts, wetland-riparian

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