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Trevor Zoo
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Jason Tesauro
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Dec 30, 2020
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last modified
May 31, 2022 10:58 PM
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filed under:
Bog Turtle,
University,
Zoo,
Endangered Species
The Trevor Zoo is an AZA accredited zoo located at Millbrook School in New York state. Trevor Zoo is a member of the Species Survival Program and cares for seven endangered species within the zoo exhibits, the staff also works closely with other organizations in the Hudson Valley who are focused on bringing back other indigenous local species that are nearing extinction.
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Susquehannock Wildlife Society
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by
Jason Tesauro
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published
Dec 30, 2020
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last modified
Mar 16, 2022 12:40 AM
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filed under:
Bog Turtle,
Wildlife
Susquehannock Wildlife Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to protecting our native wildlife and its habitat in and surrounding the lower Susquehanna River basin through rescue, research, education, and conservation.
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forestsuccession_02.jpg
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by
Jason Tesauro
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Dec 03, 2020
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Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
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by
Jason Tesauro
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Dec 03, 2020
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last modified
Apr 18, 2021 05:39 PM
Purple loosestrife is a perennial herb with seeds that are mostly wind dispersed, but they can be transported by animals. Seeds float and are also dispersed by water. Plants can spread by underground roots and shoots, as well as by seed. It occurs in wetland areas including cattail marshes, sedge meadows, and open bogs. Once established, purple loosestrife displaces native vegetation through rapid growth and heavy seed production. Dense stands can change drainage patterns by restricting the flow of water. Wildlife can be affected by the displacement of indigenous food items such as cattails and pondweed.
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Common reed (Phragmites australis)
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by
Jason Tesauro
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Dec 03, 2020
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last modified
Feb 22, 2021 12:31 PM
Common reed, or Phragmites, is a tall, perennial grass that can grow to over 15 feet in height. Phragmites forms dense stands which include both live stems and standing dead stems from previous year’s growth. Phragmites forms a dense network of roots and rhizomes which can go down several feet in depth. This pervasive species quickly invades sites taking over wetland communities and alters hydrology and habitat by blocking light to native plants and occupies the belowground growing space.
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Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea)
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Jason Tesauro
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Dec 03, 2020
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last modified
Feb 22, 2021 12:31 PM
Reed canary grass is an aggressive, cool-season perennial grass that invades and dominates a variety of wetland types including marshes, wet prairies, sedge meadows, fens, stream banks, and seasonally wet areas. This species can also grow in disturbed areas and spoil piles. Roots spread extensively by creeping rhizomes and runners. Reed canary grass is difficult to eradicate and is one of the first wetland plants to emerge in the spring, enabling it to shade out native species that emerge later in the growing season.
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Prescribed Grazing
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by
Jason Tesauro
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published
Jun 10, 2021
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last modified
Jul 20, 2023 12:43 PM
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Bog Turtle,
Prescribed Grazing,
Bog Turtle NRCS Conservation Practices and Materials,
Aquatics,
NRCS Conservation Practices & Materials,
Resources
NRCS Conservation Practice Standard: Prescribed Grazing (528)
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Bog Turtle
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by
Jason Tesauro
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published
Mar 17, 2021
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filed under:
Bog Turtle,
Natural History,
Identification
Bog turtles are one of North America's smallest turtles, measuring 3.5 - 4.5 inches in shell length
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