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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Nature & Science
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| The Sand Creek Massacre NHS continues to consult with a number of partners concerning the natural and cultural resources at the site. Here, park rangers meet with area landowners, tribal members, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Colorado State Forest Service and others. |
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| A researcher from the University of Colorado perpares to take a sample from a cottonwood tree at the Sand Creek Massacre NHS. The tree-ring study, or dendrochronology, will assist the NPS in determining the ages of various trees at the site, including locating possible "witness" trees from the 1860's. |
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| A researcher from the University of Montana works with NPS Natural Resource Specialist and Southern Arapaho tribal member during initial stages of Sand Creek ethnobotany Study. The study will help to locate, identify, and protect plant species at the historic site. |
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| Prior to opening, the Sand Creek Massacre NHS has initiated a number of natural resource projects. Above, the NPS and a researcher from the University of Nevada-Reno, gather core samples along Big Sandy Creek. These samples will be used for pollen analysis in an attempt to learn more about the area's historic environment. |
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Did You Know?
The oldest tree at Cedar Breaks National Monument is the Bristlecone Pine. It dates back to 1,600 years old. You can view this tree on the Spectra Point Trail.
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Last Updated: June 25, 2007 at 13:06 EST |
