Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Big Hole National Battlefield

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The Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) Program provides framework, funding, and publishing support to parks to aid in the synthesis and documentation of natural resource conditions. Condition assessment reports are a tool to describe selected park resources, record a snapshot of their current condition, identify trends in condition, and determine potential or current threats and stressors. Understanding the condition and trend of natural resources is key for parks and NPS planners to appropriately prioritize and allocate stewardship resources.

 

Tipi frames (reconstructed) mark the location of the Nez Perce camp the day before the battle in 1877.

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Big Hole National Battlefield is a place of deep historical significance and a sacred site for the Nez Perce people. On August 9 and 10, 1877, almost 90 Nez Perce men, women, and children, and 31 U.S. soldiers and volunteers, died during a surprise attack by the troops on the Nez Perce encampment. Big Hole National Battlefield stands as a solemn reminder of this largest battle between the U.S. government and the Nez Perce tribe during the five-month conflict known as the Nez Perce War. The park, located in southwest Montana, supports a range of vegetation, from sagebrush uplands to riparian willow areas and coniferous forests. The park offers a visitor center with an observation deck that provides panoramic views of the battlefield, as well as ranger programs and trails.

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Materials produced by the park and the NRCA Program.

For other reports and natural resource datasets visit the NPS Data Store.

Source: NPS DataStore Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the NPS DataStore.