Wetland

wild pigs were introduced to woodlands and wetlands a long time ago. Although they were introduced a long time ago, they still cause problems to the natural habitat. People need to learn how to deal with hogs and pigs to reduce damage that they can cause. Hogs are nuisances to the habitats that they have invaded. Limiting the hog population is important in protecting the wetlands and woodlands. Hogs are an enormous problem in woodlands and wetlands. They invade and destroy property,…

of a medium plaza south of the CWF to be used for farmer markets and other events. Natural spaces scattered throughout the park include expansive garden plots and wetlands on the north edge , trees lining the north-south promenade, and new tree plantings near the ball fields and new parking areas. Like the Recreation Concept, the wetland was enhanced as an amenity to the park and park users for environmental education and help with flood retention during large storms. On the harbor side of the…

green heron’s habitats are found in a variety of freshwater and saltwater habitats that are primarily shrub or forested wetlands. They are also found in brushy areas that are margins of slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds. Frequently inhabits marshes, beaver’s ponds, salt marshes, mudflats, harbors, and human-created canals and ditches. To feed, they have to be near wooded wetlands near shallow bodies for feeding. These waters should be abundant in small fishes, crustaceans, reptiles,…

to survive and prosper. When creating the natural remedies people in these communities can make sure they don't kill the plant when harvesting what they need, much like taking the sap from a tree (11). 5. What effect does the re-establishment of wetland plants in agricultural settings (provide an example) have on the natural balance of the…

Eutrophication is the process which causes ecosystems such as lakes and rivers to increase in fertility due to a higher level of nutrients entering the lake or marine environment (Mayhew, 2015). This results in a growth of plants such as algae. As these algae plants die, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria cause decay, therefore use up the oxygen within the marine environment (Credo, 2015). Eutrophication has significant impacts on water quality of rivers and lakes within the Waikato region. Although…

was “Does the route of this road affect any potential wetlands?” After a wetland assessment from our wetland specialists, the roadway was determined to be routed through a regulated wetland. Significant environmental measures were required to be implemented including acquiring a wetland permit, purchasing of wetland bank credits to un-regulate a portion of the wetland, and engineering control measures to ensure protection of the remaining wetland and existing habitats. In another instance, a…

are soils, forests, and wetlands. First, the afforestation of temperate and tropical regions may only make a minimal impact on the total carbon budget, but it is one of the most cost-effective ways to mitigate, although there is the downside of losing water and stream flow in some cases. Meaning that if this strategy were to be implemented the reforestation would need to be carefully assessed in order to maintain natural water systems. Similarly, the devastation to wetlands for the purpose of…

non-native plant that threatens significant portions of Canada and the United States marsh, swamp, and coastal habitats. It has many common names such as spiked loosestrife or purple lythrum and its scientific name is Lythrum salicaria. By crowding native wetland species, purple loosestrife reduces biodiversity, eliminates food sources for marsh animals and changes water flow patterns. It can grow 1 – 8 feet tall with a width range between 3-6 feet. Numerous reddish-purple stems grow from a…

In the article “Nutria, A Rat-like Pest Ravaging Gulf Coast Wetlands, Can Be Lured With New Substance” by Stevens Institute of Technology introduce the reader to a new possibility when it comes to controlling the nutria rat population in Louisiana. A 10-pound rodent that is ravaging the southern wetlands since it arrived here. Most of the damage “to the marshland ecology in the Mississippi Delta following Hurricanes Rita and Katrina” (Stevens Institute of Technology 1). The biology of the nutria…

Southern California. The Clapper Rail and its nesting habitat in Southern California. There has been a decline in their population as a result of loss of habitat. This significant loss of habitat is due to the “estimated 75% of California’s coastal wetlands have been destroyed or severely altered since (Massey1984:67).” The Clapper Rail nests in the island of sea grass and has adapted to the tidal changes. The nest is designed to float upward as the high tide begins. There has been some…