Salt Marsh Restoration: A Summary of Approaches

In this publication, we describe methods commonly used to restore salt marshes, particularly those dominated by smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) and commonly found along the Gulf and East Coasts of the United States. This publication will be of particular use to land managers and property o...

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Main Authors: Emory H. Wellman, Bethany J. Lee, Anna E. Braswell
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137152
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description In this publication, we describe methods commonly used to restore salt marshes, particularly those dominated by smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) and commonly found along the Gulf and East Coasts of the United States. This publication will be of particular use to land managers and property owners whose land includes salt marsh habitat. Restoration methods described here are discussed in an order reflecting increasing costs, effort, and spatial scale, meaning that methods most applicable to owners of small coastal properties will be listed first. We also provide a table summarizing the goal, advantages, and disadvantages of each method for quick reference.
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spelling doaj-art-bc99cd55c17b435e91b3edbd353db6822025-08-24T04:46:39ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092025-08-012025410.32473/EDIS-FA269-2025Salt Marsh Restoration: A Summary of ApproachesEmory H. Wellman0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9996-2626Bethany J. Lee1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6945-7186Anna E. Braswell2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3677-0635University of Florida University of FloridaUniversity of Florida In this publication, we describe methods commonly used to restore salt marshes, particularly those dominated by smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) and commonly found along the Gulf and East Coasts of the United States. This publication will be of particular use to land managers and property owners whose land includes salt marsh habitat. Restoration methods described here are discussed in an order reflecting increasing costs, effort, and spatial scale, meaning that methods most applicable to owners of small coastal properties will be listed first. We also provide a table summarizing the goal, advantages, and disadvantages of each method for quick reference. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137152ecosystem servicesalt tolerant native plantsWetlandsecological restorationcoastal ecosystem
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salt tolerant native plants
Wetlands
ecological restoration
coastal ecosystem
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salt tolerant native plants
Wetlands
ecological restoration
coastal ecosystem
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