Wildlife Habitat: An Alternative Use for Degraded Agricultural Wetlands
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Smith, Kristin Ling
Smith, Robert N.
Haddock, Buster
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
Numerous degraded wetlands are present
under center-pivot agricultural irrigation systems in southwestern Georgia These areas hinder agricultural
operations, are not as productive as surrounding upland
areas, and provide only a fraction of their original
wetland functions and values. At FI&H Farms in Early County, a prior-converted wetland has been developed into a series of moist soil units. This has resulted in
improved agricultural efficiency, better wildlife habitat,
restoration of some wetland hydrology and vegetation,
and a potential income source for the landowners.
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Sponsored and Organized by: U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Conservation Service, The University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology
Date
2001-03
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