This reference provides the locations of Scrub-Shrub survey transects associated with vegetation surveys and Florida Scrub-Jay surveys on Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge.

These monitoring approaches were identified as a tier 1 priority in the Refuge's interim Inventory and Monitoring Plan.

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge maintains scrub-shrub habitat for the benefit of the Florida Scrub-Jay and the gopher tortoise. A suit of other species benefit from the management of this habitat for those specific species. Management includes mechanic treatment to create open patches and reduce canopy height. Invasive species control is also conducted within the habitat.

The associated habitat management objective identified in the Phase II decision report is: Atlantic Coastal Ridge Scrub Objective A.1.1: Over the next 10 years, restore and maintain 70% of Atlantic coastal ridge scrub habitat within suitable conditions for Florida scrub-jay. Suitable conditions include but are not limited to:

Canopy cover less than 20%; Overstory 1 tree > 15ft. per acre;
10 - 50 % sparse herbaceous cover and open bare sand;
50 - 80 % mid canopy scrub with a height range of 4 – 7ft;
A mosaic of multi-age oak understory structure.