Maritime forest
A maritime forest is an ocean coastal wooded habitat found on higher ground than dune areas[1] within range of salt spray.[2] They can be found along the Atlantic coast of the United States.[3] Also, there are parts of it in areas of South-East Asia, for example Chek Jawa, a wetland reserve which also features a maritime forest as one of the independent ecosystem.
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Flora [edit]
High winds, salt spray, and sandy soil provide a harsh environment for plant life. Maritime forests are composed of deciduous, coniferous, and broadleaf evergreens. Some of the trees that occupy maritime forests include the southern sugar maple,[4] swamp dogwood,[4] mockernut hickory,[4] white ash,[5] and the white poplar.[6] Some animals that live in these forests are: foxes, deer, rabbits, tree frogs, raccoons, toads, painted buntings, and many others.
Many plants in the Maritime Forests have a natural waxy coating to protect them from the salt spray. Most of the plants found in Maritime Forests are evergreens and shrubs.
Plants [edit]
Plants that are found on Maritime forests are; Devil's Walking Stick, Saw Palmetto, Sparkle Berry, Spanish Moss, Sweet Gum, Sweet Pittosporum, and many others.
Places [edit]
Some places where Maritime Forests can be found are; Bald Head Island (North Carolina), Jekyll Island (Georgia), and on almost all barrier Islands.
References [edit]
- ^ "Maritime Forest". Virtually Coastal NJ. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
- ^ "Key Word Glossary". bay link. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
- ^ Hill, K. (16 July 2002). "Maritime Hammock Habitats". Smithsonian Marine Station. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
- ^ a b c Russell, Alice B. "Trees of the Maritime Forest (A-E)". North Carolina State University. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
- ^ Russell, Alice B. "Trees of the Maritime Forest (F-J)". North Carolina State University. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
- ^ Russell, Alice P. "Trees of the Maritime Forest (P-Z)". North Carolina State University. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
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