University of Wisconsin Arboretum National Historic Landmark Nomination
Miller EL. 2021. University of Wisconsin Arboretum National Historic Landmark Nomination. National Historic Landmark Nominations. 100006237_NHL. National Park Service. Washington, DC
This document is a National Historic Landmark nomination for the University of Wisconsin Arboretum in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. The National Historic Landmark (NHL) nomination for the University of Wisconsin Arboretum in Madison, Wisconsin, documents its national significance under NHL Criterion 1 in conservation. The research and experimentation carried out in the Arboretum was nationally significant because the work led to a better understanding of ecosystems, made important contributions to the development of standardized conservation, restoration and management practices, and ultimately helped define the field of restoration ecology. Conservationist Aldo Leopold played a leading role in guiding the development of the Arboretum. The period of national significance is 1933-1966.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Miller, Elizabeth
- Date of Issue
- 2021-01-13
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Keywords
- Aldo Leopold, conservation, ecology, ecosystems, Madison, National Historic Landmark, prairie, Wisconsin