Maritime Hammock at Cedar Point

Forests run right up to the marsh.

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Quick Facts

Location:

30.443100, -81.465040

The maritime hammock and the species that thrive there are often the subject of some of the most recognizable images of Florida and America’s southern states. There are now countless images of the twisting and turning branches of live oak trees covered in cascades of Spanish moss. These hardwood forests are found throughout the preserve and throughout the southern coastal United States. They may seem unassuming at first, as they are dominated by shades of green and are relatively quiet and motionless at first glance. Standing still in a maritime forest can change your perception of this.