Science in the National Landscape Conservation System

Science plays an important role in how the the National Landscape Conservation System lands are managed. These lands offer scientists and students unparalleled opportunities for research, data collection, and unique discoveries.

Scientists conduct research in geology, paleontology, biology, archaeology, history, social science, and other scientific fields on conservation system lands. Many scientists and scientific organization become our partners in research including universities, government agencies, American Indian tribes, special-focus groups, and non-governmental organizations from across the United States and as far away as Germany and South Africa.

From opportunities for youth to learn about paleontology, to studying rangeland mangement and butterfly diversity, to identifying suitable habitat for reintroducing endangered species, to research on riparian areas, there are ample opportunities for scientific discovery. 

Celebrating A Decade of Discovery  

A Science Symposium

May 24-28, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM  

To highlight and share the exciting research that has been done on NLCS lands over the last 10 years, we held A Decade of Discovery, a science symposium on May 24-28, 2010, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our partner for the event was the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. Click here to learn more about the Symposium and read the scientific features we highlighted each day.