Development of a Simulation Model Relating Hydrology, Topography, and Edaphic Factorss to Landscape Plant Community Structure in Freshwater
Volin J and Givnish T. 2004. Development of a Simulation Model Relating Hydrology, Topography, and Edaphic Factorss to Landscape Plant Community Structure in Freshwater. Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. MOD01-8. Everglades National Park/South Florida Natural Resources Center
Final Report. Northeast Shark River Slough and the adjoining Water Conservation Areas were once part of the largest slough system draining the historic Everglades. A system of canals and levees has now altered the flow within the ecosystem. Reestablishing the natural hydrologic patterns of Shark River Slough is a critical component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). It is important to understand how future restoration actions might influence the growth of vegetation communities in these areas. This CESI-funded project developed a spatially explicit vegetation model that will help predict how anticipated changes in environmental conditions might affect the structure of freshwater marsh communities. This study yields important insights regarding the influence of both water depth and length of inundation. Anderson, Michael. 2001. Hydrologic and Topographic Gradient Effects on Woody Vegetation of Tree Islands in the Everglades Wildlife Management Area. Masters Thesis. Florida Atlantic University. Boca Raton, Florida. Volin, John. 2004. Development of a Simulation Model Relating Hydrology, Topography and Edaphic Factors to Landscape Plant Community Structure in Freshwater Marshes. Final Report for National Park Service (NPS) and Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Volin, John; Givnish, Thomas
- Date of Issue
- 2004-06
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- Assessment, CESI, everglades, Landscape, Modeling, Restoration, Topography, Vegetation
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Geomorphology | Stream/River Channel Characteristics , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Freshwater Communities