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DCC Biodiversity
Visitors to Drift Creek Camp can not help but notice the unique ecosystem of the late succession coastal rain forest surrounded by the pristine waters of Drift Creek. But few, if any, have a real grasp for the diversity of this ecosystem. In the spring of 2008, an initiative was begun to inventory this biodiversity and on May 23-4, the first bioblitz (a 24-hour event in which teams of scientists and volunteers join forces to find, identify, and learn about as many local plant and animal species as possible) was held at Drift Creek Camp. A team of 15 naturalists, educators and nature enthusiasts identified 200+ organisms in this event. Many of these experts will return to the area periodically to continue this effort. The results are presented in several formats for your interest: 1. a searchable and sortable database of the results Note: The first 200+ species in this database resulted from the May 23-24 bioblitz; this is noted in the notes column BT 5/24/08, Bioblitz Team Several participants have made return visits and identified additional species as indicated by their initials and date. RG Roy Gerig JH Jake Hurlbert 2. shorter lists of species grouped as follows, some linked to pictures taken on site Amphibians3. a wildflower slide show 4. Research Tools
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