Everybody's National Parks

Description: Bryan first discusses the biodiversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Paul Super, the Research Coordinator of the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:03). Then Bryan speaks with Kris Johnson of the National Park Service about the health of the forest (28:04). Discussion includes the following: · About the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:22) · Species Mapper (2:30) · Ecosystem and different habitats (4:39) · Impact of humans on the park (7:16) · Wildlife (11:44) · Birds (18:03) · Wildflowers (19:58) · Discovering new species (22:22) · Paul’s favorite spots in the park (24:41) · Threats to the forest (28:47) · Cross-section of eastern United States forests in one park (32:16) · How to manage forest health in remote areas (33:46) · Progress and success in identifying infected trees and combatting disease and pests (36:36) · What visitors may do to not add to problem and be part of the solution (39:31) · Grassy balds and heath balds (43:34) · Wildfires and