Natural resource condition assessment: Big Hole and Bear Paw National Battlefields of the Nez Perce National Historical Park
Corrao MC and Erixson J. 2011. Natural resource condition assessment: Big Hole and Bear Paw National Battlefields of the Nez Perce National Historical Park. Natural Resource Report. NPS/UCBN/NRR—2011/471. National Park Service. Fort Collins, Colorado
This Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) report and accompanying geodatabase is designed to give the resource managers of Big Hole National Battlefield (BIHO) and the Bear Paw Battlefield (BEPA) unit of Nez Perce National Historical Park a better understanding of the condition of natural resources within and adjacent to these park units. Assessment of the natural resources was accomplished through an extensive literature review, evaluating existing data, and collection of new data on areas of each park unit where sufficient, reliable data for an assessment was not available. Aquatic and upland habitats were assessed and treated separately as there were different methods of evaluation for each. Selected threats and stressors to BIHO and BEPA natural resources have been evaluated and presented for park-wide consideration. Information gained from this report will form the basis for development of actions to reduce and prevent impairment of the natural resources at these sites and assist in the development of desired future conditions through park planning processes.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Corrao, Mark; Erixson, John
- Date of Issue
- 2011-12
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- BEAR , BIHO , NEPE , NRSS , UCBN
- Keywords
- Aquatic Resources, Natural Resources, Upland communities, Vegetation