Wetland Mitigation Farm

Posted by spaceobservatory on January 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

The National Wetlands Mitigation Action Plan was enacted by the federal government in 2002.  Its goal is to maintain no net loss of U.S. wetlands.  This means using a credit system to ensure that any wetland loss is offset by the planting of new wetland species elsewhere.  This credit system works by allowing businesses or … Continue reading →

Category Environmental Mitigation, Places Discovered, Plant Communities, Projects in Progress, Restoration

Birding in Couturie Forest

Posted by spaceobservatory on December 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Couturie Forest is a small 33 acre preserve enveloped within the lagoon system of New Orlean’s City Park.  The established plant communities sustained heavy damage after Hurricane Katrina, and invasive species began to take over the forest.  A Master Plan for the forest was drawn up by a local LA firm – Spackman, Mossop + … Continue reading →

Category Environmental Mitigation, Places Discovered, Plant Communities, Projects in Progress, Restoration