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Shenandoah National ParkA buck gazess ahead in the fall Shenandoah forest.
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Shenandoah National Park
Behind the Scenes
Park staff monitoring plants in Big Meadows.

Who's Who in Natural Resource Management and How to Contact Us

Introduction

Preservation of Shenandoah’s natural resources depends on the collaborative efforts of many individuals. A small, core group of park staff members (Natural Resources Branch) is specifically charged with natural resource inventory, monitoring, management, and planning activities. These staff members are supplemented by staff elsewhere in the park organization (Fire Management and Geographic Information Systems), by staff who provide support services, and by specialized teams (Mid-Atlantic Exotic Plant Management Team and the Mid-Atlantic Inventory and Monitoring Network). These affiliated staff members are generally focused on specific functions or narrow responsibilities related to natural resources. Finally, the Natural Resources Branch extends its capability through development of cooperative relationships with universities, other agencies, and sometimes non-profit organizations.

General Contact Information

Natural Resources Branch
Division of Natural and Cultural Resources
Shenandoah National Park
3655 US Highway 211E
Luray , Virginia 22835

540-999-3500 (General Business Line for the park)
540-999-3493 (Division’s Administrative Assistant)
540-999-3693 (Division’s General FAX Line)

Or email the Natural Resource Branch chief...

Brook trout can be distinguished from other trout by the dark, wavy line on its back and the white leading edges of its fins and tail.  

Did You Know?
In addition to the eastern brook trout, 35 other fish species live within Shenandoah National Park’s streams.
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Last Updated: July 14, 2006 at 12:00 EST