Critical Cape Cod Habitats

Atlantic White Cedar SwampCRITICAL CAPE COD HABITATS
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp and Red Maple Swamps

Once an abundant forested wetland community on Cape Cod, these swamps exist sporadically with a few old growth stands. They can be found within dune systems and in low -lying depressions. In addition to the dominant Atlantic white cedar, trees that are included within these stands are red maple, tupelo and yellow birch. The Atlantic white cedar swamp is threatened by water regime changes and leaf litter that prevent germination.

  • Red Maple SwampNorthern saw-whet owl
  • Veery
  • Black-crowned night herons
  • White tailed deer
  • Squirrels
  • Skunks

 

 

Aerial View of Forest

photos copyright ©Farley Lewis