Towards sustainable management of Louisiana’s coastal wetland forests: problems, constraints, and a new beginning
Journal Article
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· Proceedings of Hydrology and Management of Forested Wetlands
Over 345,000 ha of forested swamps occur throughout the Mississippi River Deltaic Plain. Natural and anthropogenic changes in hydrology and geomorphology at local and landscape levels have reduced the productivity in many of these coastal wetland forests areas and have caused the complete loss of forest cover in some places. A summary and interpretation of the available science, suggestions for policy change, and a multidisciplinary (multi-responsibility) approach were needed to address these issues [in the context of private land]. In response, the Louisiana Governor's office formed a Coastal Wetland Forest Conservation and Use Science Working Group (SWG) and an associated Advisory Panel to provide the Governor with information and suggestions of strategies for environmental and economic utilization, conservation, and protection of Louisiana's coastal wetland forest ecosystem in the long-term. The process of engaging scientists, resource managers, and other stakeholders in this effort is described, and the recommendations of the SWG are presented relative to forestry practices and the potential for sustainable management of coastal wetland forests.
- Research Organization:
- Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL), Aiken, SC
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC09-96SR18546
- OSTI ID:
- 897397
- Report Number(s):
- SREL 2974
- Journal Information:
- Proceedings of Hydrology and Management of Forested Wetlands, Journal Name: Proceedings of Hydrology and Management of Forested Wetlands Vol. ASABE Publication Number 701PO406
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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