Natural Communities
Betsy Purdum
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The diversity of natural communities within a small area is one
of Guana River WMA’s most striking features. For example,
from the observation tower along Capo Road you can see salt marsh,
maritime hammocks, and pine flatwoods. These communities are highly
influenced by coastal maritime conditions and are similar to the
Sea Island Coastal Region of southern Georgia.
FWC has contracted with the
Florida
Natural Areas Inventory to map natural communities and collect
data on vegetation structure and composition for each community
on 25 managed areas. You may view or print the Natural
Communities Map (pdf file) for Guana
River.
