Vernal Pool Research Paper

Vernal pools are small, isolated wetlands that occur in a forested setting throughout Michigan. Vernal pools are isolated wetlands because they are not permanently connected to other bodies of water. They need to be flooded and dried out long enough and frequently enough, to house flora and fauna that have special adaptations for coping with inundation and water drawdown. They are small enough and shaded enough that recognized open-structure natural community type.
The amount of water in a vernal pool is affected by the season and the weather. Pools collect water during the fall and spring due to rain. Volume in the pools responds to varying weather patterns.
The vegetation in and around pools usually is similarity to that found in the surrounding landscape but also contains species adapted to wetter conditions. Plants by vernal pools are often tolerant of flooding, soil saturation and drought.
Vernal pool inhabitants have developed different strategies for coping with periodic drying of their wetland
This is critical to the reproductive success of many amphibian and invertebrate species. Whom rely on habitats for breeding that are free of fish predators. Fish prey heavily on eggs and larvae and without seasonal pools most species would not be able to reproduce.
Image on page 4, vernal pool in early spring. I see a forest completely surrounding the pool. It is early spring because you can see see the pond water levels are low and the trees don't have leaves yet after winter. I would assume that amphibians would be in the vernal pools to lay their eggs.
I would like to investigate which species of animals rely on the vernal pools at Hackley. I would also like to see what plant life is growing in and around the vernal pools. There can be many different species of animals and plant life in and around vernal pools. I would be interested if the specific species are common to the NY