Invasive Plants in the Queets Valley, Olympic National Park: Former Homesteads and Surrounding Watershed.

摘要

The Queets Valley contains a wealth and variety of natural and cultural resources for which Olympic National Park is responsible. The Queets is one of the most pristine river valleys in the lower 48 states. It is the most complete watershed contained within the park, in that the continuous portion within the park extends closer to salt water than any other river. Development within the watershed has been quite limited. The area within the park is predominantly designated wilderness. One aspect of the Park’s stewardship of the Queets Valley is the obligation to prevent alteration of the environment by invasive, exotic plants.