ECO-News - BEMRP: A first of its kind within the Forest Service
| Authors: | Madelyn Kempf, Kerry Foresman, Jack Lyon, Steve Arno, Cindy Chojnacky |
| Year: | 1995 |
| Type: | Science Bulletins and Newsletters |
| Station: | Rocky Mountain Research Station |
| Source: | Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project. 12 p. |
Abstract
ECO-News is an annual Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) publication which contains a set of articles showcasing the Bitterroot Ecosystem Management Research Project (BEMRP) research projects and activities. The articles are concise, user-friendly, and designed to inform a broad range of audiences interested in ecosystem management. Articles featured in this issue: BEMRP - a first of its kind within the Forest Service; A team approach to resource planning; Project goals reflect ecosystem-based principles; Ecosystem management a different approach to land management; The Bitterroot National Forest-a perfect partner; The "human dimension" - considering peoples needs and values; Historic changes on the Bitterroot face; The "not so candid" camera - update on wildlife research; Overview of wildlife studies; Who's Tracking Who?; Vegetation studies support ecosystem management; Looking to the past to understand the present; Vegetation Studies in Place; Models will conduct analysis at the landscape level; Bridging the gap between plans and lands; MAGIS and SIMPPLLE - predicting vegetation changes over time; The "Spotlight" ... highlighting researchers at work: Vita Wright and Mike Hartwell; Researcher compares forests of the past and present; Field tours - protecting forest homes without sacrificing scenery.