Potential Ecological Consequences of Climate Change in South florida and the Everglades

Material Information

Title:
Potential Ecological Consequences of Climate Change in South florida and the Everglades 2008 Literature Synthesis
Series Title:
SFRNC Technical Series 2009:1 Resource Evaluation Report
Creator:
South Florida Natural Resources Center, Everglades National Park
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Leonard G. Pearlstine
Elise V. Pearlstine
Jimi Sadle
Tom Schmidt
Place of Publication:
Homestead
Florida
Publisher:
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
Publication Date:

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Abstract:
Global climate changes are likely to have profound effects on the Earth's ecosystems and on our perspectives on ecological conservation. Regional models project varying trends across the United States and even between southern and northern Florida. The purpose of this report is to summarize climate change literature pertinent to south Florida, particularly the Everglades, and to assess potential ecosystem vulnerabilities and the capacity for adaptation to climate change in theis important ecosystem. ( English )

Record Information

Source Institution:
Florida International University
Holding Location:
South Florida Natural Resource Center
Rights Management:
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Resource Identifier:
I 29.2:C 61/2 ( sudoc )