Mangrove soil core sample collected from Taylor Slough in the Florida Coastal Everglades. This sample shows a high amount of and organic contents and roots. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Another proposal that's been floated is adding new soil to the Everglades' tree islands, though that would need tribal approval, says the Rev. Houston R. Cypress of the Love the Everglades ...

Kominoski is an expert on Everglades ecology. He said if a fire burns too hot, it can actually burn off the soil, which is destructive, but he doesn’t yet know if that happened with the 344 Fire.