Denali National Park
You will also be required to write a report on a national park, preserve, conservation easement, or location for flora/fauna that covers the topic below.
• The location can be anywhere in the United States of America, including its federally-recognized territories.
• Your report should be at least 6 pages: 1 title page (include student name, location, and state–do not list these on the second page as well or points will be taken off), no less than 4 pages for the body of the paper, and no less than 1 page for citations/sources. Note: an extra 1 page can be included for pictures or graphics (optional), but it does NOT count as part of the five pages. Additionally, DO NOT add pictures in the body of the report.
• The report must be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, and typed in Times New Roman 12pt font.
• The report must be saved in Word format (not PDF nor Pages).
• The citation page must use APA or MLA format with at least 7 entries.
• At least 50% of your sources need to be published books, journals, or reputable print material . Note: e-books, e-journals, etc. are permissible.
• Other websites used must be reliable and as high quality as possible .
• Sources should be as recent as possible as many organisms get reclassified or have had new information discovered about them that contradicts the old.
• When discussing the habitat , you must include relevant information regarding your chosen species such as scientific and common names, natural habitat, reproductive habits, significance to ecosystems, interaction with other species, etc.
Select a national park, preserve, conservation easement, or similar location, and identify the specific state in which it is located.
Describe the specific location, including the various flora/fauna species present.
Identify a human-related issue impacting its existence and the species within it. Describe the nature of the issue: i.e. development, deforestation, overpopulation, etc.
What are implications if the issue does not change or improve?
What measures are being taken at the local, state, territory and/or governmental level to address the issue?
Find an example (either within the country or elsewhere) of how the issue has been or can be addressed/resolved?
