Atlantic white cedar forest

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Atlantic white cedar forest is a wetland forest ecosystem dominated by Atlantic white cedar trees, typically found in coastal swamps of the eastern United States and known for its waterlogged, acidic soils and unique biodiversity.

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Atlantic white cedar forest canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf forest ecosystem
forest type
wetland ecosystem
associatedWithWaterBodyType blackwater streams
bogs
fireRegime infrequent low- to moderate-intensity fires
hasCanopyStructure closed canopy
hasCharacteristicVegetation acid-tolerant herbaceous plants
ericaceous shrubs
evergreen coniferous trees
sphagnum mosses
hasConservationStatus threatened ecosystem in many areas
hasDominantTreeSpecies Atlantic white cedar
hasHydrologicRegime permanently saturated
seasonally flooded
hasManagementConcern control of invasive species
protection of remaining stands
restoration of natural hydrology
hasMicroclimate cool and humid understory
hasNutrientStatus nutrient-poor
haspHRange strongly acidic
hasScientificNameOfDominantTree Chamaecyparis
surface form: Chamaecyparis thyoides
hasSoilProperty acidic soils
hasSoilType waterlogged soils
hasSubstrate deep organic peat
isPartOf Atlantic coastal plain
surface form: Atlantic coastal plain ecosystems
locatedIn Eastern United States
surface form: eastern United States
providesEcosystemService carbon sequestration
flood attenuation
water filtration
wildlife habitat
regeneratesBy gap dynamics in the canopy
seedling establishment on exposed peat
supportsBiodiversityType rare animal species
rare plant species
specialized wetland fauna
unique wetland flora
threatenedBy altered hydrology
conversion to agriculture
drainage of wetlands
logging
sea-level rise
urban development
typicallyOccursIn coastal plain
coastal swamps
peatlands

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Great Dismal Swamp contains Atlantic white cedar forest