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Map of Green-Tree Reservoirs (GTRs)

Green-Tree Reservoir management practices within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System

Green-Tree Reservoirs are used as a management tool by National Wildlife Refuges throughout the Southeast United States, but data suggests that forest productivity has declined in these areas. USGS investigates the effects of climate and flooding on tree growth and mortality to assist refuge managers adapt management strategies.
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
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Green-Tree Reservoir management practices within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System

Green-Tree Reservoirs are used as a management tool by National Wildlife Refuges throughout the Southeast United States, but data suggests that forest productivity has declined in these areas. USGS investigates the effects of climate and flooding on tree growth and mortality to assist refuge managers adapt management strategies.
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