47 datasets found
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Federal
A Size-Based Test of Species-Energy Theory in Stream Ecosystems
Department of the Interior —
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... -
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Bacterial and Archaeal Diversity in Soils and Waters of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Department of the Interior —
"Three archaeal and 13 bacterial species were observed in fecal samples from four of the park's elk. The microbial species residing in elk digestive tracts showed... -
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Diplocardia deborahae, A New Earthworm Species (Annelida: Oligochaeta: Acanthodrilidae) from Eastern Tennessee, USA.
Department of the Interior —
Field Methods: Hand collect live earthworm specimens underneath small logs/branches and rocks. Any logs and rocks flipped will be restored to original position. Sites... -
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Relative Abundance and Diversity of Spiders in a Recently Disturbed (burn site) area.
Department of the Interior —
"PI conducted a study of the relative abundance and diversity of spiders in a recently burned area, under the supervision of Dr. Susan Riechert. From 1999-2002... -
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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. -
Federal
ATBI Diptera TWIG
Department of the Interior —
"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... -
Federal
Developing Conservation Strategies for Trillium Species
Department of the Interior —
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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.... -
Federal
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... -
Federal
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... -
Federal
Myriapod collections for a revision of the millipede genera Pseudopolydesmus and Nannaria- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Data
Department of the Interior —
Summary of proposed field methods and activities: Sampling Myriapods is a low-impact process. Collecting is done by turning over leaf piles with a millipede rake (see... -
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An Assessment of Coliform Bacteria in Water Sources near Appalachian Trail Shelters within the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Department of the Interior —
"In Great Smoky Mountain National Park, it has long been held drinking water should be treated for the water to be drinkable. This research project will focus on... -
Federal
Evolution, Phylogenetics and Phylogeography of Liliaceae Subfamily Streptopoideae.
Department of the Interior —
Field Methods: I will collect individual sample branches (one for each population to make specimens) and few leaves for the other species without hurting the plants.... -
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Responses of Upland Forest Invertebrates to Climatic Warming: Understanding the Past to Predict and Manage for the Future.
Department of the Interior —
The study includes lower elevation sites outside the park. Wood-feeding insects were chosen because of the importance of their roll in the forest ecosystem, their... -
Federal
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... -
Federal
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... -
Federal
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... -
Federal
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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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.... -
Federal
Species of Freshwater Sponges and Their Distribution Within The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Department of the Interior —
Two species of sponge were detected in the park in the Abrams Creek embayment: Trochospongilla horrida and Radiospongilla crateriformes. These are both widely...
47 datasets found