| Gary
Wein, Rebecca Sharitz, J
V. McArthur, Kenneth McLeod,
Eric
Nelson, and Randall Kolka
TECHNOLOGY
& IMPLEMENTATION Currently,
wetland restoration is a combination of ecology and engineering. When there
are few constraints on the engineering, knowledge of the species ecology is less
critical because species can be matched to the engineered system. In situations
where site conditions do not permit engineering solutions, knowledge of the ecology
of species and the functions of the biotic community are critical in ensuring
the success of restoration.
| |  Bottomland Hardwood
/ Swamp Forest Restoration - Severely disturbed bottomland and swamp forests
are being restored by replanting with tree species appropriate for the light and
flooding environments. Site preparation techniques such as herbicide application
and controlled burning are being used to minimize competing herbaceous and woody
vegetation. Studies of herbivore impact on seedlings include the use of tree shelters.
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| | Carolina
Bay Restoration - Historically, many Carolina bays were ditched to provide
additional fertile land for agriculture. Today, restoration involves plugging
these ditches, removing the non-wetland overstory vegetation, planting wetland
species,and stimulating germination of wetland plants from the seed bank by disturbing
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Carolina
Bay Remediation - After remediation and then restoration in 1992, Lost Lake
is beginning to show many of the characteristics of Carolina bays such as high
species richness of amphibians and reptiles. While hydrology has been restored,
water chemistry is still recovering. | | |
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Reservoir
Wetland Habitat Creation - Approximately 40 acres of L-Lake shoreline
were planted in 1987 with more than 50 plant species characteristic of regional
lakes. These planted areas served as centers of colonization for the rest
of the lake that have aided in the establishment of 190 acres of wetland.
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