Zion Resource Management and Research

Wildlife biologists use radio telemetry to track desert tortoises.

NPS photo

The Resource Management and Research Division oversees both natural and cultural resources in Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Pipe Spring National Monument. The division includes seven programs:

• Wildlife
• Vegetation
• Physical Sciences
• Cultural Resources
• Environmental Planning
• Geographic Information Systems
• Museum and Curatorial

The resource programs administer numerous research activities that are conducted by outside universities and other agencies. Additionally, the Northern Colorado Plateau Network supports long-term inventory and monitoring at Zion and other NPS sites within the region.

 

Plants grown in the Zion greenhouse are ready for use in revegetation projects.

NPS photo