Scrub
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Diana Donaghy
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On a ridge of historic dunes running parallel to the coast about
3 to 4 miles inland are remnants of scrub. Some of the rarest
plants and animals in the world are found in Florida scrub communities.
In the past the scrub in Chassahowitzka was protected from fire and as a
result was in poor condition when the area was purchased by the
state. Common species include sand pine, myrtle oak, and scrub
live oak. When restored, scrub on the Weeki Wachee tract may become
home once again to the threatened Florida scrub-jay.
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