Development of a long-term ecological monitoring program in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska (USA)
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Abstract
A Long-term Ecological Monitoring (LTEM) program began at Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska (USA) in 1992, as a prototype for subarctic parks. The early history of the Denali LTEM program provides insight into the challenges that can arise during monitoring program development. The Denali program has thus far taken a watershed approach, involving collocation of study effort for a mix of abiotic and biotic attributes within a small, headwater stream (Rock Creek) which crosses the tundra-taiga boundary. An initial effort at integration and synthesis of meteorological, vegetation, small mammal and passerine bird data for the first 7 years of the program found few correlations, but power was low. We will now attempt to balance the intensive work in Rock Creek by developing a cost-effective sampling design that includes more of the park. We are also working to improve linkages between the monitoring program and park management decision-making and to strengthen data management and reporting mechanisms.
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| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Development of a long-term ecological monitoring program in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska (USA) |
| Series number | RMRS-P-12 |
| Year Published | 1999 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| Contributing office(s) | Alaska Science Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings: North American science symposium: Toward a unified framework for inventorying and monitoring forest ecosystem resources |
| First page | 307 |
| Last page | 314 |
| Conference Title | North American Science Symposium: Toward a unified framework for inventorying and monitoring forest ecosystem resources |
| Conference Location | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Conference Date | November 1-6, 1998 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Other Geospatial | Denali National Park and Preserve |
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