Research

 

Park Biologist Kyle Jones and a group of researchers watch wildlife at the Pogue

Kent McFarland

Find Existing Research

If you are interested in seeing past research projects at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller, please search the Integrated Resource Management Applications (IRMA) Portal for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park for a complete inventory.

 

Long-term Natural Resource Monitoring

The Northeast Temperate Inventory & Monitoring Network brings together National Park Service researchers, citizen scientists, and other organizations to monitor the ecological health of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and 12 other parks in the northeast. The wide-reaching, scientifically robust information gathered through these long-term natural resource monitoring projects are important to help park managers make better informed decisions, and in promoting research, education, and public understanding of park resources.

 

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  Natural Resource Monitoring

  The Northeast Temperate Inventory & Monitoring Network posts annual reports on forest health, air quality, and more.

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  Forest Health Monitoring Insights

  The Northeast Temperate Network has been monitoring the park's forest health since 2006. Read their summary of forest health from 2018.

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  Forest Health Summary 2006-2018

  Data summary of forest health between 2006-2018

 

Citizen Science

Citizen scientists are people who voluntarily collect data to answer real-world questions. They contribute information that helps NPS manage parks. Sometimes they even work side-by-side with professional scientists. See below for more information on how to get involved with data collection at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller!

 

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  Citizen Science in the Digital Age

  The research is in your hands (literally)! Learn about the apps available to help you contribute to ongoing research.

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  Working Woodlands Workshops

  RVSP today for workshops geared towards local land stewards on the topics of forest biodiversity, land stewardship, and more!

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  Mercury Monitoring

  Local high schools have joined forces to collaboratively collect data and research Mercury (Hg) in our community.