Natural Resource Conservation

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Natural Resource Conservation

Actions taken to conserve natural resources at national parks around the country are included in this collection. The actions are performed by a variety of groups, individuals, and tribes. Actions include removal of invasive species, revegetation, waterway cleanups, and much more.

  1. 07/05/2013

    The Murie Ranch: Inspiration

    A brief history of the Murie Family's efforts towards conservation and wildlife protection in the Grand Teton National Park.

    3 min

  2. 07/05/2013

    The Murie Ranch: Introduction

    An introduction to the Murie Family & Ranch, outlining their conservation efforts, public lives, and efforts to carry out meaningful study and discussion at their home.

    2 min

  3. 07/05/2013

    The Murie Ranch: Scientific Contributions

    An introduction to the Murie family's background in research, and an outline of their scientific accomplishments at the Murie Ranch.

    3 min

  4. 07/05/2013

    The Murie Ranch: Wilderness Conservation

    A history of the Grand Tuton National Park's establishment, and the role that the Murie family played in wilderness conservation.

    3 min

  5. 03/14/2013

    Maps

    Yosemite National Park: From a land grant created during the Civil War, to modern computer mapping, maps display the topography of Yosemite and also tell the story of the park’s protection.

    10 min

  6. 03/14/2013

    Historic Landscapes

    Valley Forge NH Park: The history of the Valley Forge landscape is given. The clearing of trees by the Continental Army is discussed as well as the reforestation efforts of the late 1800’s, early 1900’s, and today.

    2 min

  7. 03/14/2013

    NCPTT, University of Southern Mississippi and Hybrid Plastics Collaborate to Study Stone Strengtheners as Part of a New NSF Grant Project

    Derek Patton, Assistant Professor in the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials at The University of Southern Mississippi, discusses a National Science Foundation grant to advance the science of stone preservation.

    12 min

  8. 03/14/2013

    Guy Sternberg on Saving a Historic Tree

    Guy Sternberg, a certified arborist and retired landscape architect, discusses how he rallied to save a historic tree in Kewanee, Illinois.

    13 min
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Actions taken to conserve natural resources at national parks around the country are included in this collection. The actions are performed by a variety of groups, individuals, and tribes. Actions include removal of invasive species, revegetation, waterway cleanups, and much more.

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