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ENP 6.5 Great Smoky Mountains: A Fragile Diverse Forest
05/22/2018Bryan first discusses the biodiversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Paul Super, the Research Coordinator of the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:03). Then Bryan speaks with Kris Johnson of the National Park Service about the health of the forest (28:04).
Discussion includes the following:
- About the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:22)
- Species Mapper (2:30)
- Ecosystem and different habitats (4:39)
- Impact of humans on the park (7:16)
- Wildlife (11:44)
- Birds (18:03)
- Wildflowers (19:58)
- Discovering new species (22:22)
- Paul’s favorite spots in the park (24:41)
- Threats to the forest (28:47)
- Cross-section of eastern United States forests in one park (32:16)
- How to manage forest health in remote areas (33:46)
- Progress and success in identifying infected trees and combatting disease and pests (36:36)
- What visitors may do to not add to problem and be part of the solution (39:31)
- Grassy balds and heath balds (43:34)
- Wildfires and prescribed fires (47:48)
- Kris’ favorite part of the park (51:28)
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