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Freshwater Tidal Swamp |
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System: Estuarine
SubSystem: Estuarine Intertidal State Protection: Not Listed Federal Protection: Not Listed State Rarity Rank: S1 
A State Rarity Rank of S1 means: Typically 5 or fewer occurrences, very few remaining individuals, acres, or miles of stream, or some factor of its biology makes it especially vulnerable in New York State. Global Rarity Rank: G2G3
A Global Rarity Rank of G2G3 means: Imperiled or Vulnerable globally - At high or moderate risk of extinction due to rarity or other factors; typically 80 or fewer populations or locations in the world, few individuals, restricted range, few remaining acres (or miles of stream), and/or recent and widespread declines. More information is needed to assign a single conservation status. Did you know? Did you know you can canoe through one of the largest tidal swamps in the state? Accessible from Ramshorn Creek, you can canoe to Ramshorn-Livingston Sanctuary, a preserve that includes a 400-acre tidal swamp. The sanctuary is owned and managed the National Audubon Society and Scenic Hudson. Educational programs, including field trips for school groups and birding trips are offered. Bald eagles, waterfowl, woodcocks, and other birds and wildlife have been spotted on the property. To visit the preserve, go to http://ny.audubon.org/ramshorn.htm |
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| State Ranking Justification | [-] |
An uncommon natural community occurring in a very restricted area in the state. Additionally, this community occurs at the juncture between the Hudson River and land, an area that is commonly developed. Many sites were likely lost historically as a result.
| Short-term Trends | [-] |
While most of the original tidal swamps were lost through historical shoreline development, the swamps remaining are likely stable and total acreage is probably no longer decreasing.
| Long-term Trends | [-] |
The number of freshwater tidal marshes in New York probably declined moderately from historical numbers as a result of shoreline development (e.g., railroads) and river channel dredging.
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New York Natural Heritage Program. 2013. Online Conservation Guide for Freshwater Tidal Swamp. Available from: http://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9868. Accessed May 25th, 2013. 
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