Change in Inter-Annual Fluctuations in Water Levels on the Dominant Vegetation Types of the Everglades in Florida

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The article majorly revolves about the impact brought about by the change in the interannual water-level fluctuations in the dominant vegetation types in Florida Everglades. The author depicts that this is more likely to happen when there are incidences of extreme climate scenarios. These two extreme scenarios are apparent when rainfall is predicted to increase by 10% which is the wettest season and when it is expected to decrease by 10% while temperatures increase by 1.5 degrees Celsius which is apparently the dry season. These changes bring about an increase to 1.8 metres and a decrease to 1.2metres above the soil surface of the water-level fluctuations which eventually lead to a change in the vegetation types in Florida Everglades. The major vegetation types associated with the changes are the wet prairies, saw grass flats, tree islands among others. An extreme change in the water-levels will automatically change the current vegetation types.
It’s apparent from the article that the distribution of the dominant vegetation both in historic and current times is basically dependent on the interannual water-level fluctuations. The water-level fluctuations are usually at 1.5 metres above the soil surface on a standard or contemporary period but during extreme cases it will hit the levels indicated above. It is very imperative to note that the various climate changes have an impact on the ecosystems. This will range from the manner in which the ecosystems are distributed to water purification, carbon sequestration among others.
It is undeniable that the author’s argument on the change in vegetation types as a result of deviations in the water-level fluctuations is correct. The point is more convincing because the author came into this conclusion after conducting numerous researches over a period of 40 years. The other points of view are less convincing since their analysis was made over a short period of time which makes them less reliable.

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van der Valk, A. G., Volin, J. C., & Wetzel, P. R. (2015). Predicted changes in interannual water-level fluctuations due to climate change and its implications for the vegetation of the Florida Everglades. Environmental ma

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The article majorly revolves about the impact brought about by the change in the interannual water-level fluctuations in the dominant vegetation types in Florida Everglades. The author depicts that this is more likely to happen when there are incidences of extreme climate scenarios. These two extreme scenarios are apparent when rainfall is predicted to increase by 10% which is the wettest season and when it is expected to decrease by 10% while temperatures increase by 1.5 degrees Celsius which is apparently the dry season. These changes bring about an increase to 1.8 metres and a decrease to 1.2metres above the soil surface of the water-level fluctuations which eventually lead to a change in the vegetation types in Florida Everglades. The major vegetation types associated with the changes are the wet prairies, saw grass flats, tree islands among others. An extreme change in the water-levels will automatically change the current vegetation types.
It’s apparent from the article that the distribution of the dominant vegetation both in historic and current times is basically dependent on the interannual water-level fluctuations. The water-level fluctuations are usually at 1.5 metres above the soil surface on a standard or contemporary period but during extreme cases it will hit the levels indicated above. It is very imperative to note that the various climate changes have an impact on the ecosystems. This will range from the manner in which the ecosystems are distributed to water purification, carbon sequestration among others.
It is undeniable that the author’s argument on the change in vegetation types as a result of deviations in the water-level fluctuations is correct. The point is more convincing because the author came into this conclusion after conducting numerous researches over a period of 40 years. The other points of view are less convincing since their analysis was made over a short period of time which makes them less reliable.

Reference.
van der Valk, A. G., Volin, J. C., & Wetzel, P. R. (2015). Predicted changes in interannual water-level fluctuations due to climate change and its implications for the vegetation of the Florida Everglades. Environmental management, 55(4), 799-806.