Landscape Ecology

Many National Parks in the National Capital Region are adjacent to high levels of development, as illustrated here at the boundary of Prince William Forest Park in Virginia.

NPS/Paradis

Overview

The landscape ecologist studies spatial variation of landscapes, at a variety of scales. She assists parks by facilitating large-scale natural resource projects that affect multiple parks on issues including landscape connectivity, changes in species ranges, watersheds, and interpreting the impacts of environmental change and vulnerability of natural resources.

Contact

Contact 202-339-8300 for more information. If you need assistance from Resource Stewardship and Science (RESS), you may submit a Solution for Technical Assistance Requests (STAR) request online (NPS Only).

Links

• Appalachian landscape partners
• North Atlantic landscape partners