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Article: NPCA Scrutinizes Restoration Plan.(forest restoration of Grand Canyon National Park)(Brief Article)
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- National Parks
- Article date:
- May 1, 1999
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Forest at Grand Canyon needs careful consideration.
GRAND CANYON, ARIZ.--NPCA is closely monitoring a forest restoration experiment at Grand Canyon National Park intended to produce a more natural forest ecosystem, preserve remaining old-growth trees, and protect biodiversity within the park.
The research proposal envisions using two 80-acre forested parcels within Grand Canyon National Park and a third in the adjacent Kaibab National Forest for experimental forest restoration projects. The treatment would include tree cutting and use of prescribed burning.
NPCA supports the goals of the project, except for one restoration treatment that calls ...