A Floral Inventory of the Central and Schooner Pond Areas, Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park

Presents findings of an inventory of vascular plants found in two areas of Prince Edward Island National Park. The investigators identified 272 species in sand dune, forest, wetland, and old field habitats. The inventory's survey methods are described and species observed are discussed with regard to habitat, abundance, and provincial conservation status designation. New flora not previously recorded, species absent in this survey but present in earlier surveys, and the overall floral status, origin, and diversity are then discussed. Finally, recommendations are made regarding park zoning, opportunities for preservation & conservation, monitoring ecological integrity, and further research.