Abstract
Wetlands, uplands and turtle habitat were targets for a 1995 restoration of 488 m of a lakeshore in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York City. Approximately 25,000 plants (native species of grasses, herbs, shrubs, and trees) were introduced and intensively monitored through 1997 and monitored periodically until 2003. Vegetation was not managed during this time. While biodiversity and habitat complexity goals were achieved for wildlife, few elements of the initial plantings persist. Invasive species (common reed [Phragmites australis], purple loosestrife [Lythrum salicaria], common wormwood [Artemisia vulgaris]) are abundant in both uplands and wetlands. The larger upland parcels and larger (and deeper) wetlands supported more planted species and were more resistant to the spread of invasive species. Many of the original plantings were destroyed due to arson, theft, and lack of management.
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