{"pk":62365,"title":"Research in the National Parks","subtitle":null,"abstract":"In this article, which was published in 1933 and reprinted here, Horace M. Albright outlines the evolution and significance of scientific research within the U.S. National Park System, which began with Yellowstone in 1872. Initially focused on preserving scenic beauty for public enjoyment, the parks soon became vital laboratories for scientific and historical study, leading to a broader mission that emphasized both conservation and education. Albright describes how parks such as Yosemite, Mesa Verde, and Grand Canyon offer unique geological, biological, and anthropological features that attract researchers and visitors alike. Over time, research expanded from basic protection and interpretation to include complex wildlife management and ecological restoration efforts, such as restocking buffalo and antelope herds and combating diseases and invasive species. He highlights how collaborative studies, especially those initiated by George M. Wright and others, became essential to maintaining the parks' ecological integrity against the pressures of modern civilization. Ultimately, Albright argues that in order to preserve the parks' natural and cultural treasures \"unimpaired for future generations,\" scientific inquiry must be central to park management.","language":"eng","license":{"name":"","short_name":"","text":null,"url":""},"keywords":[],"section":"Article","is_remote":true,"remote_url":"https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7368v5ks","frozenauthors":[{"first_name":"Horace","middle_name":"M.","last_name":"Albright","name_suffix":"","institution":"","department":""}],"date_submitted":null,"date_accepted":null,"date_published":"1983-09-01T18:00:00Z","render_galley":null,"galleys":[{"label":"PDF","type":"pdf","path":"https://journalpub.escholarship.org/gwf/article/62365/galley/48205/download/"}]}