A Natural Resource Management Guide for the County of Morris A ...

Contents
Introduction 7 Appendix A - BMP’s for Great Swamp 114
Environmental Protection Regulations 8 Appendix B - Farny Highlands Coalition 115
Appendix C - Hydrological Data 116
Appendix D - Local Watershed Groups 122
One - Geology
Chapter
Introduction and Ancient History 9
Management Considerations 16
Glossary 23
Two - Topography
Chapter
Introduction and Landscape 24
Icy Visitors 25
Management Considerations 28
Glossary 31
Three - Soils
Chapter
Introduction & the Geological Connection 32
The Ecosystem, Soil Composition, 34
Components, Properties & Characteristics 34
Management Considerations 35
Glossary 42
Appendix A - Soils in Morris County 43
Appendix B - Soil Suitabilities 45
Four - Ground Water
Chapter
Introduction and the Hydrological Cycle 49
Traveling With Water 50
Rock Talk, When is A Rock An Aquifer? 51
Squeezing Water From A Rock 52
A Moraine Runs Through It 56
Buried Valleys 57
The Central Passaic River Basin 58
Ground Water Quality in Morris County 64
Management Considerations 64
Glossary 73
Appendix A - Ground Water Standards 74
Six - Vegetation
Chapter
Introduction and Our Green Community 123
Special Areas 136
Threatened and Endangered 140
Noteworthy Trees 150
Management Considerations 151
Glossary 156
Appendix A - Rare Species 157
Appendix B - Vegetation in Great Swamp 161
Appendix C - Floral Species 163
Seven - Wildlife
Chapter
Introduction and Corridors 169
Communities 170
Special Areas 177
Threatened and Endangered 178
Management Considerations 184
Glossary 192
Appendix A - Wildlife of Great Swamp 193
Appendix B - Wildlife of the Highlands 195
Appendix C - Rare Species 196
Appendix D - Wildlife Species 199
Eight - Climatology
Chapter
Introduction and the Atmosphere 201
Weather 201
More than Hot Air 204
Air Quality in Morris County 206
Management Considerations 209
Glossary 212
Appendix A - Air Quality in New Jersey 213
Five - Surface Water
Chapter
Introduction & Water Quality Overview 76
Watersheds 80
Management Considerations 105
Glossary 113
and References
Conclusion 218
Bibliography 219
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