The effects of Hurricane Donna on the vegetation of southern Florida
Craighead FC and Gilbert VC. 1962. The effects of Hurricane Donna on the vegetation of southern Florida. Quarterly Journal of the Florida Academy of Sciences. 25(1):1-28
This article discussed the effects of Hurricane Donna on the mangrove belt, 10,000 Islands, Cape Sable, Pineland, Open Everglades, and various tree and plant species. It also covers wind tolerance, physical changes, mortality of vegetation, and fire hazard. The authors discuss the effects of Hurricane Donna, which crossed South Florida in September of 1960, on the vegetation found in Everglades National Park, FL. Specifically they note the hurricane's impact on the various plant associations/ communities found within South Florida--such as within the mangroves, the pineland, open Everglades, Cypress and Willow Stands, Mahogany Hammocks, Buttonwood Hammocks, etc. The end of the article suggests possible long-term effects of the storm on the Everglades ecosystem. A map shows the storm's path; photographs reveal storm damage to vegetation. Study Type: Qualitative; Habitat: Coastal mangrove swamp, keys.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Craighead, Frank; Gilbert, Vernon
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- Biomass, Hurricanes, Impacts, Plant Studies, Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudina)