The Heartland Network assists Hopewell Culture NHP natural resource staff with the inventorying and monitoring of natural resources.
The Heartland Network takes inventory of the species and natural features in its parks, and then monitors them over time to see how they're doing. The National Park Service and its partners use science and education to understand and preserve the Heartland's unique resources and special places. This network is one of 32 Inventory & Monitoring networks across the country.
Locations:Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
We survey for problematic plants at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park to decide which management actions are best and to track the success of our control efforts. Problematic plants include nonnative plants, invasive plants, and what we sometimes refer to as weeds. These plants can cause harm to ecosystems and even to people. We have identified 51 problematic plants at the park since 2008.
Locations:Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Heartland Network staff and volunteers monitor birds within the park during the Spring-breeding season. Volunteers are key to the success of this monitoring effort as they are able to survey birds in years when the Heartland Network is not scheduled to do so. This allows Heartland staff to establish continuous records on bird population trends for the park.
Locations:Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Birds are an important part of the world we live in. A significant number of bird species that breed at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park are in decline in the regions around the park. The Heartland Inventory and Monitoring Network measures changes in birds and their habitats to determine the health of bird communities and park ecosystems. This information can help managers take effective steps to protect park habitat.
