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Summary of proposed field methods and activities: Methodology This project will engage citizen scientist to run camera traps, code images, and upload data that can be used to address our research...
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"This project is looking at genetic differences that may equate to separate species of the Wood-feeding Cockroach (Cryptocercus punctulatus) and their distribution across the Smokies. At least...
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This project focuses on red spruce (Picea rubens). How does forest fragmentation influence nutrient cycling? How do red spruce trees respond to phosphorous (P) limitation in these systems? If...
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Based on studies in the 1980s linking stream water quality (acidification) and atmospheric acid deposition, the GRSM initiated a long-term continuous water quality monitoring program in the early...
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Specific Plot Design: Selection of specific sites will include those recently established by Dr. Karen Hughes (lead PI) at Twin Creeks (mixed burn), Baskins Creek Trail (mid to heavy burn), Balsom...
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Bird banding data from various research projects conducted within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including but not limited to studies GRSM-00013, -00014, -00112, -00128, -00163, -00164,...
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Field Methods: We propose to make measurements of fine particle composition using FTIR, XRF, and AMS techniques as part of the SOAS campaign. The instruments are housed in a 20’x8’ trailer with 3...
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Research in eastern NC found fallow borders around crop fields were as or more effective as borders planted to nwsg and forbs in increasing wildlife diversity and abundance. With either scenario,...
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Field Methods: The following instruments provided by Handix Scientific will be installed at the Look Rock Site in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Open-Path Cavity Ringdown Spectrometer...
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Procedures are from the NRSA Field Operations Manual 1. In situ Measure in situ DO, pH, water temperature, and conductivity using a calibrated multi-parameter water quality meter (or sonde). Take...
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All field data will be collected by the PI and a team of four college students. Two full working days will be scheduled to perform a complete fish, invertebrate, and physical habitat survey at...
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We will visit two 5k segments within GRSM as part of a larger research study on the Appalachian Trail to take an array of measurements on the condition of the A.T. tread and to map informal...
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Field Methods: Undisturbed streams with easy access from parallel trails and crossings within the Smoky Mt National Park will be sampled from headwater (1 or 2 order stream reaches) to main valley...
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"PI conducted extensive trapping for dlptera in the park, especially for species that feed on blood (such as blackflies and mosquitoes) or are ectoparasites. He is the first to document the...
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"PI is studying the impact of hemlock decline in riparian areas on the riparian obligate bird species Louisiana waterthrush and the hemlock-associated bird species Acadian flycatcher. Citizen...
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Summary of proposed field methods and activities: Several decayed wood logs (fallen trees) in the proposed collection site will be opened with hatchets or rock hammers to find the cockroaches...
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PI and his team used ropes to scale trees of primarily five species (ash, tulip poplar, red maple, white pine, and white oak) and describe fungi, myxomycetes (slimemolds), mosses, liverworts,...
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Summary of proposed field methods and activities: With the assistance of Kim Delozier from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, we will set 3-4 Reconyx Camera Traps on the ridges between the Cataloochee...
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Field Methods: Birds will be captured via passive mist netting as well as by using target taxa song playbacks. The use of species-specific song playbacks will reduce the potential for incidental...
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Summary of proposed field methods and activities: Using data collected from NPS staff to analyze information on elk caving areas.
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