Syntheses of scientific knowledge for maintaining and improving functioning of the South Bay ecosystem and restoring tidal salt marsh and associated habitats

This synthesis focuses on the form and function of South Bay landscapes to address the following two issues – maintaining and improving functioning of the South Bay Ecosystem; and restoring tidal salt marsh and associated habitats over the next 50 years at pond and pond-complex levels.

This synthesis is organized into five parts: (I) Definition of the South Bay Ecosystem; (II) Historical Conditions; (III) Landscape Modifications; (IV) Modern Conditions; and (V) Restoration Tools, Targets, and Related Questions. Specific topics posed by the Science Team Lead are addressed in each part of the synthesis.