Alpine vegetation composition and structure monitoring for Rocky Mountain National Park: 2024 trip report

Laughlin L and Zybko K. 2025. Alpine vegetation composition and structure monitoring for Rocky Mountain National Park: 2024 trip report. National Park Service. Fort Collins, Colorado

This report documents the survey timeline, methods, and logistical considerations for the 2024 sampling of the Rocky Mountain National Park GLORIA alpine monitoring site. It summarizes key activities from 2008 to 2024, highlights irregularities and protocol deviations, and compiles information to support future field efforts. Monitoring of alpine vegetation and soils is conducted per NPS and GLORIA protocols to assess long-term ecological change.

Type
Unpublished Report
Authors
Laughlin, Lauren; Zybko, Katherine
Date of Issue
2025-04
Publisher
National Park Service
Units
ROMO
Keywords
Alpine, Alpine Vegetation Monitor, GLORIA, Soil Temperature, Vegetation

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