Appalachian-Atlantic riverine forest
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The Appalachian-Atlantic riverine forest is a temperate floodplain and streamside forest ecosystem of the Appalachian and Atlantic regions, characterized by diverse hardwood trees, rich understory vegetation, and habitats that support a wide variety of wildlife along river corridors.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Appalachian-Atlantic riverine forest canonical | 1 |
Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ecosystem
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floodplain forest ⓘ riparian forest ⓘ temperate forest ⓘ |
| biodiversityLevel |
high plant diversity
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high wildlife diversity ⓘ |
| biomeType | temperate broadleaf and mixed forest ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
diverse hardwood trees
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floodplain conditions ⓘ rich understory vegetation ⓘ streamside habitats ⓘ |
| climateZone | temperate ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole |
flood mitigation
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riparian buffer ⓘ water quality protection ⓘ wildlife habitat corridor ⓘ |
| foundAlong |
river corridors
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streams ⓘ |
| hydrology |
periodically saturated soils
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seasonally flooded ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion |
Appalachian region of the United States
NERFINISHED
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Atlantic coastal region of the United States ⓘ |
| providesService |
carbon sequestration
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erosion control ⓘ nutrient retention ⓘ recreational opportunities ⓘ |
| substrate | alluvial soils ⓘ |
| supports | a wide variety of wildlife ⓘ |
| threatenedBy |
agricultural expansion
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dam construction ⓘ invasive species ⓘ river channelization ⓘ urban development ⓘ |
| vegetationType | hardwood forest ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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