The US National Park Service (NPS) has determined a list of "vital signs" that helps monitor "the overall health or condition of the park resources."
According to the NPS Vital Signs:
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Vital Signs used in Wildwood Park:
- Soil Moisture- Xeric, Mesic, Hydric
- Vegetation-Recorded what plant communities exist in our study sites
- Insect Pests- Emerald Ash Borer research
- Invasive Plants- Number and Type of Invasive species