Provide a brief history of everglades national park

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Assignment Problem:

General Instructions:

Instead of visiting a wetland, you will complete a report based the Florida Everglades. The report must be organized into sections labeled with headings matching the outline. Each section should consist of paragraphs that address the following topics for the Florida Everglades. The outline describes the content you should include in each section of your report. Cite references in your text anytime you use external sources.

OUTLINE

A. Introduction: include a brief opening paragraph

Provide a brief history of Everglades National Park
Highlight the importance of wetlands in the Florida Everglades and why they play a critical role within the landscape

B. Description of Everglades National Park: provide a general study area description

Where is it located, and what type of wetlands and other habitats are there?
How large is the park?
Describe the geomorphology, climate, or other important factors

C. Vegetation and Biota: identify and describe

Describe the vegetation of Everglades National Park, focusing on wetland vegetation
You should be able to find information about different wetland types and their associated vegetation
Describe dominant species of wetland plants and animals

D. Water: note the major characteristics

Describe the major hydrological features of Everglades National Park
Describe the hydrology of wetlands in the park
Describe plans for hydrological restoration

E. Soils: note major characteristics

Provide some information about the characteristics of soils at Everglades National Park
Which of these indicators of hydric soils are present/would you expect to find if you made a visit?

G. Conclusion: Wetland Policy and Management

What are the major conservation concerns for Everglades National Park, especially as they relate to wetlands?
Based on the previous information, what do you think are some of the functions or benefits the Everglades provide? What is the value of these wetlands?

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