Fire in North American Wetland Ecosystems and Fire-Wildlife Relations: An Annotated Bibliography

89. Goodwin, T. M. 1979. Waterfowl management practices employed in Florida and 
         their effectiveness on native and migratory waterfowl populations. Fla. 
         Sci. 42:123-129.

Fifteen of Florida's waterfowl management areas were evaluated regarding means to increase their attractiveness to waterfowl and thus augment waterfowl populations in the State. Burning was employed on nine of the areas assessed, and is generally agreed to be useful, along with grazing, to reduce coarse, perennial marsh plants and create favorable conditions for growing natural duck foods. Burning every second year maintains open water by eliminating debris. Lack of statewide intensive management is emphasized, and some potential solutions are presented. [K-L-S]

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