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Students & Teachers — search for classroom materials and standards-related information.
Protecting & Restoring — parks represent last vestiges of undisturbed ecosystems.
Science & Research — parks serve as outdoor laboratories.
Social Science — links between people & parks inform management.
Mission
To preserve, protect, and manage biological resources and related ecosystem processes in the Spectral Valley National Park system.
What We Do
Provide scientific, planning, and evaluation assistance on management actions and biological resource issues.
Headlines
Ecosystem Restoration
Many park sites have been disturbed by human activities. Parks work to restore native species and processes.
Invasive Species Management
Non-indigenous plants and animals are a major threat to native species. EPMTs work to rid parks of exotic plants.
Integrated Pest Management
Some plants, insects, and rodents can interfere with park objectives and must be managed.
Migratory Birds
The Migratory Bird Program conserves and restores migratory bird populations in parks.
Threatened & Endangered Species
Parks protect remnants of native ecosystems that are prime habitat for threatened and endangered species.
Wildlife Health and Disease
Diagnosis, prevention, and control of wildlife diseases protect wildlife resources and human health.
Wildlife Management
Addresses overpopulation, restoration and technical assistance, and training for park staff.
updated on 9/20/2004 | Email: Webmaster
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