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Conference Wide Stogran, Johanne [1]. Lichens & Bryophytes of the Savannah Area – Sponsored by ABLS. Full Day Sunday, July 31, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm - $100.00 Wormsloe State Historic Site is located on an ancient dune ridge, so the habitats are mesic to sub-xeric maritime forest elements, though disturbed by centuries of human history. Substrates will include live oak, sabal palm, loblolly pine and sandy soil. Over 150 species of lichens have been documented from this small park, but it is mostly unexplored for bryophytes. We will then travel to another historic area, the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal site, where we will experience a coastal swamp system. This site is terra incognita for lichens and bryophytes, so discoveries could be made. There is an approximate half-mile trail with some boardwalks. There are interesting bryophytes and lichens at both these stops, but both these parks will be of interest historically as well. Collecting will be possible at both sites, though we will avoid cambium-depth gouges on living trees, and any bark collecting immediately adjacent to trails.Links to more information on sites: http://www.gastateparks.org/Wormsloe; http://parks.chathamcounty.org/Parks/Multipurpose-Trails/Old-Savannah-Ogeechee-Canal.Trip will be lead by Malcolm Hodges who grew up in coastal Mississippi, and has a BA in Biology from Rice University and a Masters in Zoology from Mississippi State. He has worked for The Nature Conservancy in Georgia as a field biologist since 1992. His current interests include conservation management of threatened biota in the southeast; lichen systematics, distribution and conservation in Georgia; and just about anything to do with birds. He lives on a small farm in Riverdale, Georgia, with his partner, Keith Poole.Dress for very warm weather – Continental Breakfast, Box lunch and water provided Log in to add this item to your schedule
Related Links: Old Savannah Ogeechee Canal
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Presentation Type: Activities:Field Trips Session: FT05, ABLS Field Trip: Lichens & Bryophytes of the Savannah Area Location: River Concourse/Savannah International Trade and Convention Center Date: Sunday, July 31st, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM Number: FT05001 Abstract ID:1236 Candidate for Awards:None |