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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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Citizen scientists at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont (GSMIT) tag monarch butterflies in Cades Cove, and around the Tremont campus. This effort is part of a broader project called...
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Field Methods: The proposed research will address the following questions: Q1. What is the frequency, volume, and orientation of LWD in GSMNP streams? Q2. What is the relative dominance of...
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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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This database includes monitoring and occurrence data for Rudbeckia laciniata var. laciniata (“sochan” or “cutleaf coneflower”) throughout the park. The sochan monitoring program began in 2019...
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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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Annual monitoring of tagged Fraser fir trees on four mountain tops- Clingmans Dome, Balsam Mountain Road, Mt Sterling, and Mt LeConte- for density of non-native balsam woolly adelgid, cone...
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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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These data represent an assessment of Ichthyofaunal community structure in selected streams located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM). Sites are sampled on a rotational basis once...
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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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From April 2000 to November 2004 (44 months), various field methods were used to capture of encounter reptiles in GSMNP, including placement of metal roofing tin cover, visual encounter searches,...
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The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is an important symbol of the parkand has significant intrinsic value to visitors. However, a dense bear population coupled with high visitor use can...
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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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