Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve

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The Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) Program provides framework, funding, and publishing support to parks to aid in the synthesis and documentation of natural resource conditions. Condition assessment reports are a tool to describe selected park resources, and record a snapshot of their current condition, identify trends, and identify potential or current threats and stressors. Understanding the condition and trend of natural resources is key for parks and NPS planners to appropriately prioritize and allocate stewardship resources.

 

Oregon Caves.

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Located in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve protects the 15,000 feet of marble passages that make up Oregon Caves. The caves were formed over eons of acidic water seeping into the marble rock. Visitors to the 4,554-acre park can enjoy three different cave tours or explore six hiking trails, which meander through the old-growth forest that lies above the cave system.

Links to NRCA Products
Materials produced by the park and the NRCA Program.

For other reports and natural resource datasets visit the NPS Data Store.

Source: Data Store Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.