Implementation of a Monitoring Plan for Vegetation Responses to New Elk Management in Rocky Mountain National Park

Research Task: 8327CMW.4.0
Task Manager: Linda Zeigenfuss

Rocky Mountain National Park and agencies responsible for management of natural resources adjacent to the park are developing and evaluating alternatives for managing elk and vegetation on these lands. The goal of this planning effort is to reduce the adverse effects of elk herbivory on vegetation and decrease conflicts between people and elk. To this end, FORT scientists are designing and implementing a monitoring plan for the park that will help them assess the effectiveness of their management actions and adapt those actions, when and where necessary, to continue achieving the management plan’s intended goals.

 For more information contact Linda Zeigenfuss