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How Have Humans Changed the Space Over Time?
How Have Humans Changed the Space Over Time?
- J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge has over 6,400 acres of mangrove forest, submerged seagrass beds, cordgrass marshes, and West Indian hammocks⁴
- Freshwater and estuarine wetland areas damaged due to ditching⁷
- Climate change: native plants and animals could experience stress from warmer temperatures, which could lead to loss of local populations or even extinction⁷
Map of J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge
Change Over Time
Change Over Time
Interior of the Visitor and Education Center¹
Interior of the Visitor and Education Center¹
- Main goal of of the wildlife refuge is to have the space preserved and to stay the same as much as possible
- In August 2004, Hurricane Charley caused moderate damage to the refuge
- Older and taller mangrove forests damaged, wading birds foraged in large numbers, etc.⁸
One of the biking trails of the refuge¹⁰
One of the biking trails of the refuge¹⁰
- Visitor and Education Center built in 2001 for guests visiting the refuge with interactive exhibits on the ecosystems in the refuge⁹
- Three trails throughout the refuge for guests to walk and bike: Indigo Trail, Shellmound Trail, and Wulfert Keys Trail
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