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Petrified Forest National Park
Rediscovery

Rediscovery: Managing the Vertebrate Fossil Collection at Petrified Forest National Park

T. Scott Williams
Museum Curator
Petrified Forest National Park

This talk will discuss the development and management of museum collection at Petrified Forest National Park since 2002. A selection of vertebrate fossils that were rediscovered in the collection and conserved will be highlighted emphasizing the importance of museum collections for preserving the heritage of the fossil resources at the park and for furthering scientific endeavors.

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Did You Know?
From early Spring through the end of Summer, wildflowers at Petrified Forest National Park can be as colorful as the petrified wood.
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Last Updated: March 21, 2008 at 19:57 MST