Scientists in the Smokey Mountains: Documenting Biodiversity on a National Scale Scientists from across the country have converged on the Great Smokey Mountains to contribute their time and expertise to documenting the region's rich biodiversity.
This collaborative effort, led by conservation biologists from leading institutions, aims to comprehensively record the plant and animal species found in this iconic ecosystem.
The Science Behind Biodiversity Documentation Documenting biodiversity is crucial for several reasons.