Coastal Adaptations Map
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Description:
The Coastal Habitats displayed on this map were identified by the
NHESP (Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program) as part
of the BioMap2 project. The coastal habitats are part of the
Coastal Adaptation Analysis which is a sub-component of the
Critical Natural Landscape data layer.
The BioMap2 team examined the landward side of salt marshes to
determine where these habitats might move to as sea levels rise.
Undeveloped lands adjacent to and up to one and a half meters
above existing salt marshes were identified, and included as Critical
Natural Landscapes with high potential to support inland migration
of salt marsh and other coastal habitats over the coming century.
The DEP Wetlands habitat includes Barrier Beach Salt Marshes
and Salt Marshes.
The Priority Natural Community includes
Coastal Interdunal: marsh/swale
Estuarine Intertidal: brackish tidal marsh, coastal salt pond marsh,
fresh/brackish tidal swamp, freshwater tidal marsh, saline/brackish
flats, salt marsh
Estuarine Subtidal: coastal salt pond
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Document Date:
Friday, August 3, 2012
Project Type:
Other
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