Vegetation and soil trends, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area, 2011–2022 [Brief]
Livensperger C and Rendleman E. 2025. Vegetation and soil trends, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area, 2011–2022 [Brief]. National Park Service
This resource brief summarizes a long-term study on vegetation and soil trends at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (BLCA) and Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE), conducted by the Northern Colorado Plateau Network (NCPN). It provides an overview of key findings, such as the decline in native grasses and the impact of climate and water availability on ecosystems, along with recommendations for conservation management to address these challenges.
- Type
- Resource Brief
- Authors
- Livensperger, Carolyn; Rendleman, Eliot
- Date of Issue
- 2025-03-20
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- BLCA , CURE , NCPN
- Keywords
- BLCA, CURE, Monitoring, NCPN resource brief, NCPN Uplands Brief, Plant Studies, Upland, Uplands