Botanical, Geological and Sociological Factors Affecting the Management of the Barrier Islands Adjacent to Stump Pass

摘要

The purpose of this study was to survey the natural systems of the barrier islands adjacent to Stump Pass, a tidal inlet on Lemon Bay in Charlotte County, Florida, to provide a synopsis of existing and historical conditions, and to examine public use of the area in order to provide an indication of how people would like to use the area. Included are maps and descriptions of the plant communities, maps of the soils, their capabilities and water tables, and maps and discussions of the shoreline changes. The results of a questionnaire survey of the beach users indicate people's attitudes toward the area. General recommendations for the future management of the Port Charlotte Beach State Recreation Area and vicinity are included in the final section.