http:\/\/www.ecy.wa.gov\/programs\/wq\/plants\/plantid2\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFrom: “Drociak, Jen”
\nDate: Fri, 06 Oct 2006 06:01:23 -0400
\nSubject: NHDES “A Field Guide To Common Riparian Plants of New Hampshire”Publication Now On-Line!<\/p>\n
Hello Everyone!<\/p>\n
It is with much anticipation and excitement (after 10 months!) that I announce the completion of the first edition of “A Field Guide to Common Riparian Plants of New Hampshire.” It is currently published as a PDF via the NHDES Volunteer River Assessment Program website and can be viewed by visiting http:\/\/www.des.nh.gov\/wmb\/vrap\/documents\/FieldGuideToCommonRiparianPlantsOfNH.pdf. At this point, the publication is only available on-line. Should circumstances change and it becomes available as a hard-copy, I will let you know.<\/p>\n
This full-color field guide was created for both VRAP volunteers and others to assist in identifying common native and non-native riparian plant species. Over 70 plant species are described in the text, with additional live specimen scans and habitat photos.<\/p>\n
The field guide is organized into six sections:
\nIn the Water: Submerged Aquatic Plants: Plants that have most of their leaves growing under water; some floating leaves may also be present. They are found from shallow to deep zones.
\nOn the Edge: Emergent Herbaceous Plants: Plants that have leaves that extend above the water’s surface and are usually found in shallow water.
\nFerns: Non-flowering plants that bear spores rather than seeds with flattened leaf-like “fronds” that are further divided.
\nWoody Shrubs: Woody plants which are generally shorter than trees and smaller in trunk size. They have clusters of stems rising directly from the ground and generally have a “bushy” appearance with no special crown shape.
\nC limbing Vines: Plants with a weak stem that derive support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface.
\nThe Canopy (Trees): Woody plants that usually grow from the ground with a single erect stem or trunk. The main stem may be massive and is often unbranched for several feet above the ground. Trees can reach a considerable height at maturity.<\/p>\n
Plant species descriptions include the following:
\nStatus: Whether the plant is native or non-native\/exotic\/invasive. Those plants that are non-native\/exotic\/invasive which are also prohibited in New Hampshire are identified as such.
\nHabitat: Describes the best conditions for growth of this plant and where to locate it.
\nHeight: Describes how tall or long the plant grows.
\nBark: In the Woody Shrub and Tree sections, describes the unique features of the bark.
\nBuds: In the Woody Shrub and Tree sections, describes the unique features of the buds.
\nStem: In the Woody Shrub section, describes the unique features of the stem.
\nLeaves: Describes the unique features of the leaves.
\nFlowers: Describes the unique features of the flowers.
\nFlowering Period: Describes the time of year in which the flowers bloom.
\nFruit: Describes the unique features of the fruit.
\nTwigs: In the Woody Shrub and Tree sections, describes the unique features of the twigs.
\nValue: Explains the worth of the plant to the other members of the ecosystem.
\nSimilar Species: Describes the unique features to help distinguish this plant from others. Additional information about some of the related plants is also provided.<\/p>\n
In addition, appendices to this field guide include:
\nAppendix A: Other Helpful Field Guides
\nAppendix B: Glossary of Terms
\nAppendix C: Leaf Shapes and Arrangements
\nAppendix D: Native Shoreland\/Riparian Buffer Plantings for New Hampshire<\/p>\n
Should anyone have any comments\/suggestions for a second edition (most likely next summer), please let me know and I’d be happy to consider them.<\/p>\n
Enjoy!<\/p>\n
Sincerely,
\nJen Drociak
\nVolunteer River Assessment Program Coordinator
\nNH Department of Environmental Services
\n29 Hazen Drive – PO Box 95
\nConcord, NH 03302
\np- (603) 271-0699 f-(603) 271-7894
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