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Everglades National Park
Temporary Park Closure Due to Tropical Storm Fay

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Date: August 17, 2008
Contact: Larry Perez, 305-242-7719

Parks

Tropical Hardwood Hammock  

Did You Know?
The “high and dry” tree islands of the Everglades are called tropical hardwood hammocks. The park marks a significant edge of the northern limits of many subtropical plants and the southern limits of many temperate plants. This provides quite a unique and beautiful landscape.

Last Updated: August 17, 2008 at 20:42 EST