Playgrounds - Native Dog Flat
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The first two photos show a horse at the eastern end of the Playgrounds.

   
   
The next three 2006-07 photos show what sphagnum looks like and typical examples of complex stream edge formation, albeit slightly damaged.
 
The next two 2003 photos show the clear ponds, and the following two 2008 photos, disturbed ponds.
2003   2008  
The balance of the 2004 photos show the relatively undisturbed and un-grazed condition of the playgrounds at that time; the massed display of the beautiful blue Veined Sun Orchids that once grew, but no longer grow, along the stream edges at the playgrounds; and other orchids and flowers that grew there.
 
The next three photos are taken at roughly the same location north of the centre of the playgrounds. They show the general condition of the snow meadows away from stream edges. Notice the dramatic change between 2004 and 2006.
2004 2004   2006
 
The 2006-2008 playgrounds photos show typical horse damage at the Playgrounds,
The last photos show what appears to be pig and/or horse damage to a sphagnum bog at the east end of Native Dog Flat.
 
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