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Restoring tree islands in the Everglades: Experimental studies of tree seedling survival and growth
Author(s): A. G. van der Valk, P. Wetzel, E. Cline and F. H. Sklar
Month: Jun
Year: 2008
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Restoration Ecology
Volume: 16
Issue: 2
Pages: 281-289
Article Topic(s): Establishment methods, Restoration, Water
Research Setting(s): Forest,Wetland
Species Referenced: Annona glabra (Pond apple),
Abstract
Evaluates tree seedling survival of seven species planted to restore tree islands in the Florida Everglades. Seedlings were planted on newly constructed tree islands at different elevations and with or without limestone cores. Annona glabra had the highest survivorship rates among all species by the end of the study. Annona glabra biomass was similar at all elevations, while seedling biomass of Chrysobalanus icaco and was greatest at the highest elevations.Suggested Citation
A. G. van der Valk, P. Wetzel, E. Cline and F. H. Sklar. "Restoring tree islands in the Everglades: Experimental studies of tree seedling survival and growth." Restoration Ecology 16.2 (2008): 281-289.Go back