Yellowstone National Park

By: Jen, Chase, Robbie Period: 8Mr. Weishttp://www.nps.gov/yell/photosm

ultimedia/visitingyellowstone.htm

Geological Origins

• Volcanic Plateau • Mountain Ranges• Forestry • Hotspot • Calderas Eruptions• Thermal Features

Geological Origins

Ecological History

• Coniferous Temperate Forest / Taiga• High Biodiversity• Contains a lot of different types of animals• More than 1,000 different types of vascular

plants• Little rain but a lot of snow• Usually between 28 - 55 degrees fahrenheit

Ecological History

Endemic, Threatened, Endangered Species

Endemic Species:

• Sand Verbena

• Yellowstone Bison

• Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Threatened Species:

• Grizzly Bear

• Canada Lynx

Human History

● Effects on human history:

○ More parks created

○ Obsidian/food source/clothing

○ Fur Trade/Beavers

○ Geysers: ceremonial, medicinal, practical

○ Gold Hunting● Protection Agencies: US National Park Service, 1894 Protection Act, Park Policy on

Species, Reintroduction of Species ● Reasons for Protection:

○ Beauty of the region: Yellowstone Grand Canyon, geysers

○ Protect Endangered and Threatened Species

○ Cultural History: 26 Indian Tribes

○ Historical Relevance

○ Diverse Geology

Human History

Threats and Cures

• Threats: Invasive Species, Aquatic Nuisance Species, Whirling Disease, Boundary Conflicts, Introduced Species

• Cures: Cleaning/Washing, Fencing for Boundaries, Keep fish in native waters.

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