Maritime forest

A maritime forest is an ocean coastal wooded habitat found on higher ground than dune areas^[1] within range of salt spray.^[2] They can be found along the Atlantic coast of the United States.^[3] Also, there are parts of it in areas of South-East Asia, for example Chek Jawa, a wetland reserve which also features a maritime forest as one of the independent ecosystem.

Flora

High winds, salt spray, and sandy soil provide a harsh environment for plant life. Maritime forests are composed of deciduous, coniferous, and broadleaf evergreens. Some of the trees that occupy maritime forests include the southern sugar maple^[4], swamp dogwood^[4], mockernut hickory^[4], white ash^[5], and the white poplar.^[6]

References

1. ^ "Maritime Forest". Virtually Coastal NJ. http://njmsc.org/Virtually_Coastal/forest.htm. Retrieved 16 October 2009. 
2. ^ "Key Word Glossary". bay link. http://www.baylink.org/fieldtrips/glossary.html. Retrieved 16 October 2009. 
3. ^ Hill, K. (16 July 2002). "Maritime Hammock Habitats". Smithsonian Marine Station. http://www.sms.si.edu/IRLSpec/Hammock_Habitat.htm. Retrieved 16 October 2009. 
4. ^ ^{a b c} Russell, Alice B.. "Trees of the Maritime Forest (A-E)". North Carolina State University. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/maritime/Indexa_e.htm. Retrieved 16 October 2009. 
5. ^ Russell, Alice B.. "Trees of the Maritime Forest (F-J)". North Carolina State University. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/maritime/Indexf_j.htm. Retrieved 16 October 2009. 
6. ^ Russell, Alice P.. "Trees of the Maritime Forest (P-Z)". North Carolina State University. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/maritime/Indexp_t.htm. Retrieved 16 October 2009. 

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