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Summary of proposed field methods and activities: Methodology This project will engage citizen scientist to run camera traps, code images, and upload data that can be used to address our research...
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"Three archaeal and 13 bacterial species were observed in fecal samples from four of the park's elk. The microbial species residing in elk digestive tracts showed seasonality. One of the three...
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All field data will be collected by the PI and a team of four college students. Two full working days will be scheduled to perform a complete fish, invertebrate, and physical habitat survey at...
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Field Methods: As a component of feral swine control measures conducted by National Park Service employees within Great Smoky Mountain National Park, I would request that either a small piece of...
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"This project is looking at genetic differences that may equate to separate species of the Wood-feeding Cockroach (Cryptocercus punctulatus) and their distribution across the Smokies. At least...
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"In Great Smoky Mountain National Park, it has long been held drinking water should be treated for the water to be drinkable. This research project will focus on water samples from a number of...
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Field Methods: Hand collect live earthworm specimens underneath small logs/branches and rocks. Any logs and rocks flipped will be restored to original position. Sites for collection will be along...
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The study includes lower elevation sites outside the park. Wood-feeding insects were chosen because of the importance of their roll in the forest ecosystem, their relative abundance, and their...
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Summary of proposed field methods and activities: With the assistance of Kim Delozier from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, we will set 3-4 Reconyx Camera Traps on the ridges between the Cataloochee...
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Using 7-year to 13-year sets of deer monitoring data from 16 NPS sites, PI estimated parameters of the theta-logistic model (TLM), a widely-used population model which integrates the two key...
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"PI is surveying the walnut of the park to look for evidence of thousand canker disease. If he finds any trees with symptoms, he will collect material to use to study the genetics of the fungus...
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Two species of sponge were detected in the park in the Abrams Creek embayment: Trochospongilla horrida and Radiospongilla crateriformes. These are both widely distributed and common sponges in...
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Bird banding data from various research projects conducted within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including but not limited to studies GRSM-00013, -00014, -00112, -00128, -00163, -00164,...
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"PI conducted extensive trapping for dlptera in the park, especially for species that feed on blood (such as blackflies and mosquitoes) or are ectoparasites. He is the first to document the...
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"PI is studying the impact of hemlock decline in riparian areas on the riparian obligate bird species Louisiana waterthrush and the hemlock-associated bird species Acadian flycatcher. Citizen...
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Field Methods: We propose to make measurements of fine particle composition using FTIR, XRF, and AMS techniques as part of the SOAS campaign. The instruments are housed in a 20’x8’ trailer with 3...
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Summary of proposed field methods and activities: Several decayed wood logs (fallen trees) in the proposed collection site will be opened with hatchets or rock hammers to find the cockroaches...
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Summary of proposed field methods and activities: Sampling Myriapods is a low-impact process. Collecting is done by turning over leaf piles with a millipede rake (see Means et al. 2015) to expose...
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Briefly, sample collection will entail collecting soil samples at 5 sites within 1 suggested area, with each site being more than a quarter mile apart. Sample sites would be between 150 feet from...
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PI and his team used ropes to scale trees of primarily five species (ash, tulip poplar, red maple, white pine, and white oak) and describe fungi, myxomycetes (slimemolds), mosses, liverworts,...
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