Report Dec 28, 2006

Center for State of the Parks: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains Report (1010 KB)

In this report, the National Parks Conservation Association summarizes findings from an assessment by its State of the Parks program to describe the current condition of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s resources and the stewardship challenges ahead.

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