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Burbank Bottomland Property and the Dwarf Palmetto
Posted on 7/5/16 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 7/5/16 at 11:02 pm
Bottomland: low-lying land subject to flooding
Who in their right mind thought that building or buying a house in that area was a good idea?
"The most visible indicator species of bottomland hardwood forests in south Louisiana is the understory-growing, shade-loving dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor)."
If you driven down Burbank over the years, you have seen it growing in the woods all down that road.
Who in their right mind thought that building or buying a house in that area was a good idea?
"The most visible indicator species of bottomland hardwood forests in south Louisiana is the understory-growing, shade-loving dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor)."
If you driven down Burbank over the years, you have seen it growing in the woods all down that road.
This post was edited on 8/15/16 at 11:56 am
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Posted on 7/5/16 at 11:11 pm to Langland
K. Pretty sure they build up the land first. 
Posted on 7/5/16 at 11:17 pm to Langland
It amazing how land less than a 100 yards north on top of the Highland road plateau can be worth 3-4 times as much
Posted on 7/5/16 at 11:50 pm to Langland
More space. Bayou fountain access. Short drive to lsu.
Horrible mosquitos tho
Horrible mosquitos tho
This post was edited on 7/5/16 at 11:53 pm
Posted on 7/5/16 at 11:51 pm to Ping Pong
quote:That's weird. I wonder why the big difference in property value?
It amazing how land less than a 100 yards north on top of the Highland road plateau can be worth 3-4 times as much
Posted on 7/5/16 at 11:51 pm to Langland
Palmettos actually mark the transition from wet to dry in 95% of cases
Posted on 7/5/16 at 11:53 pm to Langland
quote:
If you driven down Burbank over the years, you have seen it growing in the woods all down that road.
I'd often wondered why there's so damn many of them in that area. That said, the developed areas don't flood.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 12:17 am to Hammertime
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Palmettos actually mark the transition from wet to dry in 95% of cases
So moist, low-lying land subject to flooding.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 12:23 am to Langland
quote:
Who in their right mind thought that building or buying a house in that area was a good idea?
Trashy Baton Rouge people who came into a little bit of money.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 1:17 am to Langland
Usually on what people from South Louisiana would call "high ground" 
It's a good sight to see after walking through the swamp for a couple of hours
It's a good sight to see after walking through the swamp for a couple of hours
This post was edited on 7/6/16 at 1:18 am
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:05 am to Spock's Eyebrow
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That said, the developed areas don't flood.
It may not flood tomorrow or next week, but that land along Burbank will flood. All it will take is bayou fountain(spelling?) to get a little backed up, just hope the parish keeps it cleaned out and the pumps running.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:07 am to Langland
Elevation.
The land on the highland bluff is very good shite. Hardwoods, high, good dirt, etc.
I would have loved to see it before people cleared it out. Would have likely been the best deer hunting in the state.
The land on the highland bluff is very good shite. Hardwoods, high, good dirt, etc.
I would have loved to see it before people cleared it out. Would have likely been the best deer hunting in the state.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:10 am to Langland
I've seen it all under water before and would never buy a house in that area. There is a reason Burbank from Lee to Highland is higher than the surrounding land.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:35 am to Langland
I'm sure that all these honest, hard working developers obtained the appropriate permits from the Corps and DNR, and mitigated all the wetlands they destroyed. And look at the all the wonderful additions we've made.
The vast majority of these poorly constructed, shoddy POS complexes will be Section 8 in less than a decade and South Baton Rouge will be the new North Baton Rouge.
The vast majority of these poorly constructed, shoddy POS complexes will be Section 8 in less than a decade and South Baton Rouge will be the new North Baton Rouge.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:44 am to Bullfrog
My Dad told me since I was looking for my first house in the early 1980's that they called it "High land" Road for a reason. The people lined up waiting their turn to put a McMansion in a 50x50 postage stamp in Harveston haven't done much homework IMO.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:46 am to Icansee4miles
Daddy said
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:51 am to Icansee4miles
quote:
The vast majority of these poorly constructed, shoddy POS complexes will be Section 8 in less than a decade and South Baton Rouge will be the new North Baton Rouge.
Yup. If the bottom tier of TOPS is ever cut, it'll be all Section 8 within 2 years.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:53 am to Langland
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So moist, low-lying land subject to flooding.
I've got a lot of land with palmetto, it's mostly dry sandy soil that no amount of rain will flood. A 15 foot hurricane surge - then sure, it will be under salt water.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 6:56 am to Langland
You build up the land so it won't flood
Basic engineering
Basic engineering
Posted on 7/6/16 at 7:22 am to Spock's Eyebrow
quote:
the developed areas don't flood.
I wouldn't bet on that
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