Phytosociology and Hurricane-Initiated Revegetation on Perdido Key, Gulf Island National Seashore
Cousens MI. 1988. Phytosociology and Hurricane-Initiated Revegetation on Perdido Key, Gulf Island National Seashore. National Park Service - Southeast Regional Office. Atlanta
This study had 2 major emphases relative to the effects of Hurricane Frederick on the 11 km of Perdido Key that is under the jurisdiction of Gulf Islands National Seashore. The first emphasis is on the recovery of pioneer vegetation along 4 transects that represented the varied habitats of the key. The second emphasis characterizes the various habitats (stabilized dunes, swales, slash pine and sand pine forests, and marsh vegetation). Accompanying the characterization studies, an assessment was made of vegetation microclimates and the influences that off-road-vehicles have on vegetation survival and growth. Information gathered from the 8 year study was used to determine appropriate island management options and policies. The report includes numerous tables, graphs, and references.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Cousens, Michael
- Date of Issue
- 1988-05-27
- Publisher
- National Park Service - Southeast Regional Office
- Units
- GUIS
- Keywords
- Atmospheric Sciences, Barrier Islands, Ecology, Environmental Impact, Gulf Islands National Seashore FL - MS, Hurricanes, Management, Marshes, off-road vehicles (ORV), Perdido Key (GUIS), phytosociology, Plant Studies, Revegetation, Sand Dunes