Booker T. Washington National Monument protects 239 acres of fields and woodlands that support a diversity of natural resources. More than half of the park is forested, primarily with second growth maturing pine and a variety of hardwood species. Open fields of grasses and clover are scattered throughout. In addition to terrestrial ecosystems, the park also manages over 3.5 miles of streams, mainly in Jack-O-Lantern Branch and Gill’s Creek. To date, over 200 species of vascular plants have been documented in the park. In addition, 26 mammal species, 122 species of birds, 9 amphibian species, 9 reptile species, and 38 species of fish have also been recorded. Mid-Atlantic NetworkNatural Resource MonitoringTo better inform natural resouce management decisions, scientists with the National Park Service's Mid-Atlantic Network monitor ecosystem health at Booker T. Washington National Monument.Website Articles |
Last updated: July 13, 2021