Restoring a Fragile Ecosystem
Environment • Documentary, Short Films, Educational, 07-Dec-2021
A dedicated team of employees from the Vegetation Crew in Rocky Mountain National Park are tasked with restoring a social trail on the fragile alpine tundra. Along the way, Lead Biological Technician Michelle Gibbons, shares her passion and knowledge of the many fascinating tundra plants and grasses that have adapted to survive on one of the world’s harshest biomes.
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