Relationships of salt-marsh plant distributions to tidal levels in Connecticut, USA

Journal Article · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1986 · Environ. Manage.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01867180· OSTI ID:6604786

Lefor, M W; Kennard, W C; Civco, D L

A three-year study of Connecticut, USA, salt-marsh vegetation was undertaken to determine the relationship of its distribution on the marsh surface to tidal levels, particularly mean high water (MHW) as measured on each of three sites representing different tidal amplitudes. Elevations and species present were measured on 1-m/sup 2/ grids in 10 x 70-m belt transects at each site. After the data were subjected to discriminant analysis and other standard statistical procedures, the results showed that 98.4% of all observations of Spartina alterniflora Loisel. occurred at or below MHW. The data can aid in salt-marsh restoration by offering a reliable indicator of what species should be planted when restored elevations and on-site MHW are known.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Connecticut, Storrs (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6604786
• Journal Information: Environ. Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Manage.; (United States) Vol. 11:1; ISSN EMNGD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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520100* -- Environment
Aquatic-- Basic Studies-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
CONNECTICUT
CORRELATIONS
DISTRIBUTION
ECOSYSTEMS
FEDERAL REGION I
GRASS
LEVELS
MARSHES
NORTH AMERICA
PLANTS
POPULATION DYNAMICS
SEA LEVEL
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION
TIDE
USA
VARIATIONS
WETLANDS