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. 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! Welcome to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge - Nature Connection.