6 SCIENCE - NYC Ecosystems

Find links to specialized lists of appropriate species for several of the ecosystems.

An interactive map showing the location of several ecosystem types in NYC.

This source discusses actions that the city is taking to preserve different ecosystems in NYC.

Includes info about one park and some history of the salt marsh ecosystem.

This is a quick overview of the salt marsh ecosystem.

This resources describes a type of mutualism in salt marshes.

Includes info about one park and some history of the salt marsh ecosystem

Includes info about one park and background on this ecosystem.

This article describes NYC forests, their benefits, and threats to their presence and stability in NYC.

Explore a very different part of New York City in these preserved natural spaces, which contain the salt marshes, forests, and meadows native to the city. These nature preserves contain excellent opportunities to hike, explore, and spot regional birds and wildlife. Includes a hyperlinked list to information about specific parks in NYC.

BIG overview of restoration in NYC forests. Includes information about the ecology of forest ecosystems.

Contains a species list.

This resource details this restored meadow in Central Park, the restoration efforts, and some general info about meadows.

Includes info about one park but not much info about the meadow ecosystem.

Encyclopedic entry. A dune is a mound of sand this is formed by the wind, usually along the beach or in a desert. Dunes form when wind blows sand into a sheltered area behind an obstacle.