The natural features of southern Florida, especially the vegetation, and the Everglades
Davis JH. 1943. The natural features of southern Florida, especially the vegetation, and the Everglades. Geological Bulletin. No. 25. Florida Geological Survey. Tallahassee, Florida
The purpose of this survey and description is to provide a better understanding of the natural features (climate, swamps, marshes) of southern Florida and to offer suggestions for their proper use. Other important conditions to consider are the interrelationships of these natural features, for example, it is difficult to understand the Everglades, which is the most important part of this description, and plan for its future without knowing the way this marsh and swamp were formed, which involves knowledge of the geologic history, soil, vegetation, and climate, as well as the topography and drainage conditions. Approximately 13000 sq mi were surveyed, from Highlands to Monroe County, over a two year period. The emphasis of this study was on plant ecology; the distribution of vegetation was mapped, including the coastal mangrove swamp of Everglades National Park and ecological considerations of the vegetation are provided. Additionally, a discussion of fish & wildlife in the Everglades coastal area was given along with comments on the impact of the increased use of agriculture on the slough and adjacent coastal areas. Study Period: 1941-43; Study Type: Qualitative; Habitat: Variable; Biological Component: Flora & fauna.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Davis, John
- Date of Issue
- 1943-10-20
- Publisher
- Florida Geological Survey
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- Agriculture, Animal Studies, Animals, Ecology, Fish, Impacts, Mangrove Communities, Mapping, Plant Studies, Plants, Vegetation Types