Amazingly, these destructive, periodic storms that wreak such havoc in man’s world, play an integral role in renewing and sustaining the Creole Nature Trail’s vital habitat. By vigorously shaking up the status quo, hurricanes kill off old growth whose decay then fosters resurgence in younger growth. This also stimulates dormant vegetation species to thrive. You will see abundant evidence of this as you drive the Creole Nature Trail.