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Appalachian Trail Visitor Impact Assessments to Enhance Sustainability and Improve Visitor Experiences.
Department of the Interior —
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.... -
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Fine-scale Genetic Structure in the Desmognathus quadramaculatus-marmoratus Complex.
Department of the Interior —
Field Methods: I will sample salamanders at five locations within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Collections will take place during June 2015. D.... -
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Effects of Fire on Pathogens and Mycorrhizae Associated with Forest Trees and Woody Vegetation in Fire Damages Areas of Great Smoky Mountains Using Illumina Sequencing and Field Plot Collecting of Fleshy Fungi.
Department of the Interior —
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... -
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Elk camera trapping in GRSM near Fines Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Department of the Interior —
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... -
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GIS evaluation of elk data in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Department of the Interior —
Summary of proposed field methods and activities: Using data collected from NPS staff to analyze information on elk caving areas. -
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Noland Divide Water Quality
Department of the Interior —
Based on studies in the 1980s linking stream water quality (acidification) and atmospheric acid deposition, the GRSM initiated a long-term continuous water quality... -
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Genetic Characterization of Feral Swine in Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Department of the Interior —
Field Methods: As a component of feral swine control measures conducted by National Park Service employees within Great Smoky Mountain National Park, I would request... -
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North Carolina’s Candid Critters: A Statewide Camera Trap Survey in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Department of the Interior —
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... -
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park Monitoring Wells: Proposed Inclusion into the North Carolina Statewide Monitoring Well Network.
Department of the Interior —
Field Methods: Each proposed well will need to be accessed, video-logged, and equipped with a locking cap. Video-logging will allow the North Carolina Division of... -
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Bird Genoscape Project - Mapping the Flyways of the Birds of North America
Department of the Interior —
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...