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Forest Salamander Monitoring

June 30, 1997 | Public Programs
Amphibians represent an important part of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in the northeastern United States. The Northeast Temperate Network (NETN) monitors forest amphibian populations in order to track trends that may warn of ecosystem degredation and to direct conservation actions. Specifically, this monitoring program is designed to help scientists: 1. Determine changes in forest amphibian populations. 2. Establish and better understand correlations between forest amphibian population sizes and forest health. Salamander monitoring is attractive and appropriate for middle and high-school aged volunteers because activities take place in fall and spring when school is in session and because techniques are simple and straighforward.

TEAM MEMBERS

  • National Park Service
    Contributor
  • Brian Mitchell
    Contact
    Northeast Temperate Network
  • Adam Kozlowski
    Contact
    Northeast Temperate Network
  • Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Life science
    Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | General Public | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Citizen Science Programs

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