Evaluation the ecological role of alligator holes in the Everglades landscape
The purpose of this project was to conduct a pilot project to determine the feasibility ofperforming a study to evaluate the ecological role of alligator holes in the Everglades system andto develop interagency support and a scope of work for future studies. The objectives for the firstyear were to: 1. Review existing information on the ecology of alligator holes and conduct a survey oncurrent complimentary studies.2. Conduct an ecological survey. including mapping and description. of existing alligatorholes.3. Establish interagency cooperation and support for an Alligator Hole Project. Based onthis interagency consultation develop a consensus for priorities for future research andintegration into ecosystem restoration efforts.(96 page document)
Main Authors: | Mazzotti, Frank J., Campbell, Mark R. |
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Format: | monograph biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Everglades Research and Education Center, University of Florida
1997
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Subjects: | Biology, Limnology, alligator holes, Everglades, Florida, |
Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/18991 |
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