HENSCHEL'S HAMMOCK Then & Now

Henschel's Hammock 1957 Highest & largest hammock in the Everglades Henschel's Hammock 1957 Since this picture most of the plants & trees have died due to high water level
Henschel's Hammock 1957 Before water managers flood the hammock with 18 inches of water Henschel's Hammock 1957 This fig tree was several hundred years old. It and several others were killed by excessive high water levels
HENSCHEL'S HAMMOCK TODAY  
Same view as above left picture 18 inches and rising
Today most of the native plants, shrubs and large trees have been destroyed by high water. This is an example of what has taken place throughout the Everglades due to high water levels. Different tree but same results as above tree at Henschel's Hammock.

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