Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Grasslands | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TOTAL | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Lynde Point Liatris Meadow Restoration
Project Name
Lynde Point Liatris Meadow Restoration
City/Town/Village
Old Saybrook
Site Name
Lynde Point
Waterbody
South Cove
Degradation Description
New England Blazing Star (Liatris scariosa var. novae-angliae), is a state-listed rare plant occurring in sand plains and other sandy, well-drained coastal habitats. The species occurs in a 2.5-acre coastal meadow in Old Saybrook, CT, owned by the Borough of Fenwick and managed by the Lynde Point Land Trust (LPLT). In spite of annual mowing, the meadow was rapidly filling in with shrubs. The blazing star population began to decline due to a combination of factors including early growing season mowing, plant and flower collection, browsing by herbivorous animals (including rabbits and deer), and competition with encroaching shrubs.
Cause of Degradation
Herbivory
Mowing
Removal of Vegetation
Restoration Technique
Animal Control (e.g. deer)
Barrier / exclusion device
Invasive Species Control - Vegetation
Mowing / mulching
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Borough of Fenwick
Partners Organization
Lynde Point Land Trust
Partners Organization
United States Department of Agriculture
Completed