Potential Disconnect between Observations of Hydrophytic Vegetation, Wetland Hydrology Indicators, and Hydric Soils in Unique Pitcher Plant Bog Habitats of the Southern Gulf Coast

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob F. Berkowitz ◽  
Sanderson Page ◽  
Chris V. Noble
Keyword(s):  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Wetland Hydrology ◽  
Hydric Soils ◽  
Hydrophytic Vegetation ◽  
Pitcher Plant

Native Uses of Wetlands and Natural Resources Planning: The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community's Wetlands Cultural Assessment

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Wetland Hydrology ◽  
Hydric Soils ◽  
Professional Judgment ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Hydrophytic Vegetation ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Wetland Functions ◽  
Wetland Inventory ◽  
Cultural Assessment ◽  
Resources Planning

Wetlands are defined based upon the presence of three essential characteristics: hydrophytic vegetation; hydric soils; and wetland hydrology. Wetland inventory and wetland habitat assessments are conducted in areas where wetlands need to be identified and ranked for regulatory protection measures. Typically the following methods are used: 1) identify wetlands through existing resources and produce a preliminary wetland inventory, 2) field verify wetlands, 3) assess wetland functions and values, and 4) develop watershed ranking. In order to evaluate and assess the relative importance or level to which a wetland performs a specific function, a functional assessment of the field-verified wetlands is conducted. Detailed scientific knowledge of wetland functions, sometimes known as functions and values, is often limited, so that evaluations of the functions of individual wetlands are qualitative and largely dependent upon professional judgment. Wetland functional valuations are still an evolving science. Therefore, better methods for valuations are being researched but until such methods are in general use by the scientific research community, the current and possibly inaccurate methods are in use.

scholarly journals Distribution and Characterization of Forested Wetlands in the Carolinas and Virginia

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark J. Brown
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Forest Type ◽  
Volume Growth ◽  
Forested Wetlands ◽  
Wetland Hydrology ◽  
Hydric Soils ◽  
Forested Wetland ◽  
Forest Inventories ◽  
Privately Owned

Abstract Recent forest inventories of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, included sampling for hydric vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology. Forest samples that met all 3 of these criteria were classified as forested wetland. This study characterizes wetland forests by extent, owner, age, forest type, physiography, volume, growth, and removals, and evaluates its contribution to the timber supply. Wetland stands comprise 8.1 million ac, or 17% of the forests in the 3 States. They are over 90% privately owned, they vary widely by type and physiography, and they contribute 21% of all removals. Classification of wetland area based simply on broad management class and physiography will result in inaccurate estimates. South. J. Appl. For. 21(2):64-70.

scholarly journals Influence of Season and Frequency of Fire on Henslow's Sparrows (Ammodramus Henslowii) Wintering on Gulf Coast Pitcher Plant Bogs

The Auk ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Tucker ◽  
W. Douglas Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Longleaf Pine ◽  
Pinus Palustris ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Breeding Habitat ◽  
Population Declines ◽  
Pitcher Plant ◽  
Blackwater River ◽  
Ammodramus Henslowii ◽  
Declining Populations

Abstract Henslow's Sparrow (Ammodramus henslowii) is a grassland bird that has suffered drastic population declines for over 30 years. Declining populations can be largely attributed to loss of breeding habitat, but loss of wintering habitat associated with longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) communities, especially pitcher plant (Sarracenia spp.) bogs, along the Gulf Coast also may be a contributing factor. Fire is critical for restoration and conservation of remaining longleaf pine communities, but the influence of fire on wintering Henslow's Sparrows has not been evaluated. We examined the influence of season and frequency (time since burning) of fire on use of pitcher plant bogs by Henslow's Sparrows wintering in the Conecuh National Forest, Alabama, and Blackwater River State Forest, Florida, during winters of 1999–2000 and 2000–2001. Density of Henslow's Sparrows was greatest on bogs the first winter after burning. Although significant effects for season of burning were not found, bogs burned during winter typically hosted Henslow's Sparrows for only one winter, whereas bogs burned during the growing season hosted sparrows for at least three winters. Growing-season fires may be more beneficial than dormant-season fires and will prevent forced abandonment of bogs burned during winter. Frequency of seed stalks of grasses and density of forbs were the most influential vegetation parameters affecting occurrence of Henslow's Sparrows at pitcher plant bogs. Henslow's Sparrows were found on bogs as small as 0.06 ha, but were found on bogs >0.25 ha more frequently than on smaller bogs. We conclude that burning pitcher plant bogs on an annual or biennial basis during the growing season will maximize the benefits to both wintering Henslow's Sparrows and the host of other organisms associated with those unique communities.

Teletinnitus Program at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Constance Hilory Tomberlin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Veterans Health ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Care System

There are a multitude of reasons that a teletinnitus program can be beneficial, not only to the patients, but also within the hospital and audiology department. The ability to use technology for the purpose of tinnitus management allows for improved appointment access for all patients, especially those who live at a distance, has been shown to be more cost effective when the patients travel is otherwise monetarily compensated, and allows for multiple patient's to be seen in the same time slots, allowing for greater access to the clinic for the patients wishing to be seen in-house. There is also the patient's excitement in being part of a new technology-based program. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) saw the potential benefits of incorporating a teletinnitus program and began implementation in 2013. There were a few hurdles to work through during the beginning organizational process and the initial execution of the program. Since the establishment of the Teletinnitus program, the GCVHCS has seen an enhancement in patient care, reduction in travel compensation, improvement in clinic utilization, clinic availability, the genuine excitement of the use of a new healthcare media amongst staff and patients, and overall patient satisfaction.

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