Environmental monitoring and baseline data in the Great Smoky Mountains
This report compiles past and current monitoring work and points to future research needs in GRSM, helping park managers and researchers plan effectively.
This edition surveys how environmental data are gathered, stored, and used to describe changes in park ecosystems. It emphasizes building a cohesive, long‑term monitoring program that can adapt to funding and staffing realities while supporting management decisions.
- Overview of data sets across physical, biological, and sociological resources in the park
- Maps and tables that summarize monitoring by watershed and major data sets
- Ideas for future research in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, pollutants, and habitat protection
Ideal for readers involved in park management, environmental monitoring, or ecological research who want a concise, field‑relevant snapshot of GRSM data and forward-looking priorities.