SFRC M-589 Investigations of Rodent Damage to the Thatch Palms Thrinax morrisii and Thrinax radiata on Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park, Florida
Tilmant JT. 1980. SFRC M-589 Investigations of Rodent Damage to the Thatch Palms Thrinax morrisii and Thrinax radiata on Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park, Florida. Report M-589. South Florida Natural Resources Center. Homestead, Florida
An investigation of rodent damage to native thatch palms (Thrinax spp.) on Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park, Dade County, Florida was conducted during the period February 1977 to March 1980. Island surveys revealed approximately 67% of all palms were damaged to some degree. Over 40% of the palms encountered were either dead or damaged to the point that death was imminent. Three distinct levels of palm damage were discernible on different areas of the island.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Tilmant, James
- Date of Issue
- 1980-09
- Publisher
- South Florida Natural Resources Center
- Units
- BISC , EVER
- Keywords
- Biscayne, Elliott Key, Rodent, SFNRCTRS, Thatch, Thrinax