Conceptual Framework, Monitoring Components and Implementation of a NPS Long-Term Ecological Monitoring Program: Prairie Cluster Prototype Program Status Report
Thomas LP, DeBacker MD, Boetsch JR, Peitz DG. 2001. Conceptual Framework, Monitoring Components and Implementation of a NPS Long-Term Ecological Monitoring Program: Prairie Cluster Prototype Program Status Report. Republic, MO
This document will serve as an update to the original Prairie Cluster proposal. The document is organized in three parts. Part 1, Section A introduces the six parks of the Prairie Cluster, describing their natural resources and resource management issues, and then concludes by summarizing the original program design. Part 1, Section B develops models of terrestrial and aquatic prairie ecosystems and considers their implications for monitoring prairie resources. Part 1, Section C presents a recent management review of monitoring priorities and proposes the addition of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to the Prairie Cluster. Part 2 includes a brief summary of each current and proposed monitoring project. Finally, Part 3 provides a brief history of the program, outlines its current organization, staffing and budget, and summarizes data management efforts.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Thomas, Lisa; DeBacker, Michael; Boetsch, John; Peitz, David
- Date of Issue
- 2001-08
- Units
- AGFO , EFMO , HOME , PIPE , SCBL , WICR
- Keywords
- Anthropogenic impacts, Ecological Monitoring, Ecosystem Management, exotic plant species, External Threat, Land Use, Pollution, Priarie Cluster, prototype, Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem