Science & Research

A researcher adds a strong-smelling lure to the top of a stake at a camera trapping site. This will attract animals to the area.

NPS/ Anne Longman

Research and monitoring helps us understand what’s happening with the sensitive plants and animals, as well as the overall health of the park site. Scientific research also helps to improve park management in understanding how to best steward the park site.

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If you are interested in seeing past research projects that have been completed at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, please search the Integrated Resource Management Applications (IRMA) Portal for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument for a complete inventory.