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Williams, J.M. et al. May 2005. South Maple Creek Restoration Project. Assessment of the South Maple Creek Forest on UC Clermont Campus was done by mapping the perimeter of the woods, flora and fauna surveys and random tree pair analysis were performed for a census, soil samples were analyzed through chemical, subjective, and mechanical analysis; water quality testing, and mark and recapture techniques. The forest was simultaneously being stripped of Amur Honeysuckle, fifteen new trees and native wildflowers were planted, and mulch was laid down for the beginnings of a trail through the woods. The removal of the majority of honeysuckle in the woods raised concerns over potential erosion, but also allowed more sunlight to penetrate to the forest floor. A noticeable amount of herb-ground layer plants arose in place of honeysuckle, altering the biotic and abiotic composition of the forest. |
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