Everglades National Park - South Florida Natural Resources Center (U.S. National Park Service)

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The South Florida Natural Resources Center (SFNRC) is a division of Everglades National Park that provides scientific information and environmental assessments to the National Park Service units of south Florida and to the Department of the Interior. SFNRC scientists seek to conserve and, where necessary, restore the normal suite of interactions between the biological and physical elements of the environment in order to ensure a functional ecosystem and its associated biological diversity. Reflecting the holistic nature of the ecosystem, the center works to integrate applied science with management actions toward the preservation of resources for the enjoyment of future generations.

New Burmese Python Fact Sheet
Released in April, this new fact sheet explores the continued proliferation of the Burmese python in the wilds of south Florida, its associated ecological impacts and the ongoing efforts to stem the spread...

New Science Plan Released
In 2007, the National Park Service, in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, completed work on a science plan for assessing the efficacy of the Research Natural Area at Dry Tortugas National Park... more

Florida Invaders Debuts
This new publication debuted in late February. Florida Invaders, and its companion website, aim to showcase some of the dangers posed by invasive, nonnative species. Readers will also find a number of ways they can help "wage the war" on exotic plants and animals.