Coastal Explorers: Maritime Forests. Maritime forest. Flora[edit] 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,[3] swamp dogwood,[3] mockernut hickory,[3] white ash,[4] and the white poplar.[5] Some animals that live in these forests are: foxes, deer, rabbits, tree frogs, raccoons, toads, painted buntings, and many others. Many plants in the Maritime Forests have a natural waxy coating to protect them from the salt spray.
Most of the plants found in Maritime Forests are evergreens and shrubs. Plants[edit] Plants that are found on Maritime forests are; Devil's Walking Stick, Saw Palmetto, Sparkle Berry, Spanish Moss, Sweet Gum, Sweet Pittosporum, and many others. Places[edit] Some places where Maritime Forests can be found are; Bald Head Island (North Carolina), Jekyll Island (Georgia), and on almost all barrier Islands. References[edit] Maritime forest. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Around the Refuge Eagle Fest a Big Success! The 2014 Merrimack River Eagle Fest was a big hit! Hundreds of people stopped by the visitor center on a beautiful, if cold, Saturday in February. Kids and their families had an opportunity to see live owls, dissect an owl pellet, build an eagle magnet, and paint an eagle habitat mural. Refuge Beach Access Status As of April 1st, most of the refuge's ocean beach will be closed to all public access due to the presence of nesting piping plovers.
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