Nature & Science
The National Park Service recognizes that animal, human, and ecosystem health are inextricably linked and viewed holistically. A healthy ecosystem is a place where people, animals, plants, and natural processes interact in ways that support life within an historic range of variability. The living and nonliving components of the ecosystem are often connected in ways that are obscure, or are very complex and unexpected. Science (both western science and local knowledge) is essential in understanding these connections. By focusing research and monitoring on vital resources within an ecosystem, Park biologists and cooperating scientists can provide management with crucial information on current conditions and long-term trends of these vital resources. This will help ensure that the ecosystems are sustained for future generations.
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Connecting Further Interested in conducting research in Yukon-Charley Rivers? Information outlining requirements and considerations for research in wilderness. |
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Did You Know?
It is wise to minimize impacts and you will be less likely to be surprised by wildlife if you camp on gravel bars or islands.