Friends of the Prairie Learning Center - Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Biologist examining test plants

Research at the Refuge

Research is one of the key components in the Refuge Master Plan

Research is needed to guide the process of restoration as it occurs and to ensure the success of the restoration effort

Ecological restoration at the Refuge will create valuable research data to be used in ecological restoration worldwide

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Top Reseach Prejects

Restoring the Regal Fritillary Butterfly (Speyeria idalia) and its host plant (Viola pedatifida)

Carbon Sequestration Study

The effects of seeding method and early mowing management
2004 Research Report Abstracts of Presentations 3-2008 Researcher's Biographical Sketches 2008

Volunteer researcher separating seeds

Production Greenhouse

Research Facilities

Plans for the Refuge Land

4,900 acres - prairie
2,000 acres - oak savanna
750 acres - wetland

Laboratory and Greenhouse

Geographic Information System (GIS) - data system for soils, vegetation, topography

Submission of Research Proposals

Research proposals are submitted to the Refuge staff

Proposals are evaluated and ranked by a Research Advisory Committee

Researchers should submit a pre-proposal, not more than 2 pages prior to submitting a formal proposal

Contact the Refuge for specific gudielines and evaluation critieria

Regal fritillary butterfly research subject

Research proposals are submitted to: Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Prairie Learning Center P.O. Box 399 Prairie City, Iowa 50228 Call 515 994-3400

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