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 Spreading avens (Geum radiatum), a federally listed endangered plant species at Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, will be protected by a publicly endorsed decision to halt off-trail use at Devil's Courthouse. |
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The National Park Service is pursuing not only groundbreaking ecological restoration efforts to return individual species to their former ranges but also complex initiatives to revitalize entire natural communities. Many of these efforts reached significant benchmarks in 2001 through the dedication and expertise of NPS biologists, hydrologists, geologists, soil scientists, veterinarians, engineers, facility managers, and many valued partners. Over time, it has become increasingly clear that successful restoration activities require a sophisticated knowledge of how species interrelate with their habitats, which makes ongoing scientific research in the parks all the more critical. The projects featured in this chapter range from a remarkably successful effort to return the gray wolf to Yellowstone after a 60-year absence to restoration of the entrance to world-renowned Lechuguilla Cave, the first project of its kind in the world.
Articles Public involvement at Blue Ridge Parkway By Bambi Teague and Chris Ulrey Russian scientists help seek brucellosis solutions for Yellowstone By Glenn Plumb, Wayne Brewster, and Margaret Wild Long-term bison management plan for Yellowstone and Montana Park Flight Program protects migratory birds beyond the United States By Carol Beidleman Technology and collaboration improve interagency fire planning By Anne Birkholz and Pat Lineback Work group initiated by National Park Service gains permanent support from county government By Kathleen Kodish Reeder Partners in plant protection at Capitol Reef National Park By Tom O. Clark Mountain of partnerships elevates North Cascades’ monitoring capabilities By Bruce L. Freet Other Developments A photographic mushroom survey Joint conservation plan for the Potomac Gorge Geologists-in-the-Parks program expands in scope Public participation and personal watercraft Award-winner Profile - Facility Manager Chris Case recognized with award Superfund cleanup at Grant Kohrs Ranch Progress developing the National Cave and Karst Research Institute International fisheries management plan for the Amistad Reservoir |
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This material is from Natural Resource Year in Review--2001, published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, in May 2001 (publication D-2255) /YearInReview/yir/yir2001/07_collaboration/07_0_index.html Last Updated: |