Places of Environmental Interest

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Places of Environmental Interest Podcast

If you are looking for a great spot to explore the beauty of nature, then this collection is for you. A number of locations in national parks around the country are discussed.

  1. 26/11/2013

    Alaska's Wild Legacy

    In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) doubling the holdings of the NPS. Interviews with Carter as well as proponents and opponents of the legislation are interspersed with dramatic footage from the parks created by this act.

    16 min

  2. 02/07/2013

    Conclusion

    Our everglades visitor moves through the park on her own and considers some of the unifying themes of The Everglades National Park. She is eventually revealed to be the newest park ranger, Ranger Laura.

    3 min

  3. 02/07/2013

    Cypress Dome

    Ranger Yvette introduces the everglades visitor to the Cypress Dome habitat. She explains why the habitat is called a "dome", speaks about the nature of cypress trees, and identifies several types of fauna and flora. She also talks about watermarks and levels

    10 min

  4. 02/07/2013

    Florida Bay

    Ranger Daniel teaches our Everglades visitor about the Florida Bay. They hop on a boat together to explore the muddy bay, and discuss various flora and fauna, as well as tidal and salinity cycles.

    9 min

  5. 02/07/2013

    Hardwood Hammock

    Ranger Jenny describes the properties of the Hardwood Hammock. She explains how the hammock is a raised area, naturally protected by a thick canopy and walls of native vegetation. They encounter a great deal of unique flora and fauna.

    10 min

  6. 02/07/2013

    Mangrove Forest

    Ranger Ally gives our Everglades visitor a tour of the Mangrove habitat. She describes how the mangrove habitat is intertidal, and talks about the beneficial effects of tides on the mangroves. They discuss the mangrove life cycle, and local flora/fauna.

    10 min

  7. 02/07/2013

    Pine Rocklands

    Ranger Nic talks about the Pine Rocklands. He describes its status as an endangered habitat, and details many of its interesting features. They come across the nests of several species of birds, and discuss the benefits of fire to the rocklands.

    9 min

  8. 02/07/2013

    Sawgrass Prairie

    Ranger Christeal discusses the properties of the Sawgrass Prairie. She describes the ebb and flow of the river of grass, and describes much of the native flora and fauna. She also talks about the properties of Periphyton and the local food chain.

    9 min
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If you are looking for a great spot to explore the beauty of nature, then this collection is for you. A number of locations in national parks around the country are discussed.

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