SREL
Reprint #2596
RESTORATION
METHODS FOR DEEPWATER SWAMPS
William H. Conner, Kenneth W. McLeod, and
Ellen Colodney
Abstract-Planting in deepwater swamp areas is difficult
and time consuming, and nursery-grown seedlings are often
not suited for such conditions. Baldcypress [Taxodium
distichum (L.) Rich.], water tupelo (Nyssa aquatics
L.), swamp blackgum [N. sylvatica var. biflora (Walt)
Sarg.], and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh.)
have been planted at various flooded sites in South Carolina
and Louisiana. One of the most effective means of planting
these species in flooded situations was to heavily prune
the lateral root, grasp the seedling at the root collar,
and push it into the soil. Excellent results have been obtained
with baldcypress, whereas green ash was most sensitive to
roo' pruning and Water depth. Water tupelo and swamp blackgum
were intermediate in response. Tree shelters are commonly
used to reduce herbivory problems, and height growth inside
the shelters is increased. Additional research is needed
to compare operational performance of various techniques
under conditions of interacting stresses such as harbivory
and flooding.
SREL
Reprint #2596
Conner, W. H.,
K. W. McLeod and E. Colodney. 2002. Restoration methods
for deepwater swamps. p. 38-42. In Proceedings of a conference
on sustainability of wetlands and water resources: how well
can riverine wetlands continue to support society into the
21st century? edited by M. Holland, M. Warren, and J. Stanturf,
Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-50. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station.
191 p.
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