National Academy of Sciences Advisory Committee on Research in the National Parks The Robbins Report

Cover

Introductory Letter

Committee Members

Abstract

Introduction

How the Committee Conducted Its Study

Development of the National Parks

Resources of the National Parks

Purposes of the National Parks and Responsibilities of the National Park Service

Natural History Research in the National Parks

Organization of a Research Program

Use of the National Parks by Scientists for Basic Research

Recommendations

APPENDIXES

Appendixes to Report of Advisory Committee to the National Park Service on Research
National Academy of Sciences -- National Research Council

Appendix 1: Excerpts from the Committee's minutes at the Everglades Park on January 10-12, 1963

Appendix 2: Excerpts from the Committee's minutes at Grand Teton and Yellowstone Parks on June 14-16, 1963

Appendix 3: The Water Supply Problem of the Everglades by Dr. Joseph L. Gillson

Appendix 4: Charts of Park visits

Appendix 5: Lists of Natural Sciences Publications