Wetlands

Become familiar with a wide range of wetland types and what distinguishes them from each other
Learn about various processes and management practices that shape wetland structure and function
Become familiar with various specific restoration practices and their effects on wetland end states during restoration
Have a basic understanding of how biophysical factors (i.e. soil type, hydroperod, existing seed bank, sunlight, etc.) influence wetland restoration

Look back on your notes and photos for all of the wetlands you visited during this lab. Consider both their present conditions as well as their histories. Cleary describe the roles that human activities (degradation AND restoration...or lack therof) have played over time and how that has led to their current state. Compare and contrast the current state of the wetlands you have visited as part of this lab. Make sure you provide ample personal observations.

You will be walking into wet areas with tall grass and bugs in the full sun. Some of the vegetation may irritate or cut bare skin. The recommendation is to wear long pants, closed toed shoes, long sleeves, sunscreen, a hat, etc. Bring your water bottle and your field notebook
Wetland locations are on the Google map. Most of the wetlands you will look at are directly behind the learning center (including Onion Bottom!) with the exception of Kessling wetland at the Farmstead
For this lab it is crucial that you look at the historic management notes provided for each management unit where each wetland is located
If we have time we may also visit the historic tamarck site at ML and active tamarck site at Pisgah Marsh