ENVIR ST 260 1st Edition Lecture 21Outline of Last Lecture I. Snowmobiling in Yellow Stone ParkII. Hydroelectric PowerIII. Restoration in Chicago and Public OpinionOutline of Current Lecture I. Tension ZoneII. Driftless ZoneIII. Ecological Landscapes of WisconsinCurrent Lecture Tension Zone Climate Climate shift with cooler, moister conditions in the north and warmer, drier conditions in the south Soils 40% of Wisconsin’s endemic soils; endemic soils are very localized and only occur in one place Plant Communities Northern mixed (pine dominated) and southern broadleaf (oak dominated)Driftless Area What is the driftless area? (Southwest Wisconsin overlapping into Iowa, MN, IL) Geological history Not covered by last glaciation so it has greater topography than surrounding area Unique features Caves and disappearing streams Curved river valleys Federally endangered snails Conservation concerns Erosion on MS river Timber harvest which changes hydrologyThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Restoration of bluff prairies through fireEcological Landscapes of Wisconsin Regions aren’t based on counties. They can’t because sometimes counties have different ecological features. If you were to try to manage one versus another, you’d get conflicting results. Visit http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/landscapes/ What is the current landcover? NW Sands: Dry forest grassland barrens Central Sands: Agricultural land What is the disturbance regime NW Sands: Fire Central Sands: Water being withdrawn Describe the status of at least one species of concern? NW Sands: Buckthorn Invasive Central Sands: Trout are in trouble due to streams drying up Describe a major conservation opportunity/priority? NW Sands: Crex Central Sands: High capacity
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