AN ENVIRONMENTALIST’S DREAM
Yellowstone Lower Falls Source: Commons.Wikimedia.org
Established in 1872 and located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, Yellowstone National Park is regarded by many as the world’s first national park. It is spread around 2,219,789 acres of land. The park is located at the headwaters of Yellowstone River, from which it takes its historical name. In the 18th century, French trappers named the river Roche Jaune. Later the American trappers translated the name into Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park is an amalgamation of geothermal forces, natural beauty and wild ecosystems where you can find rare and endangered species. It is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and wapitis. Its is also a fortress for environmental education. If you love environmental jobs this place is just perfect for you.
Yellowstone National Park has preserved within itself the world’s most extraordinary geysers, hot springs and numerous waterfalls. It also has the world’s largest concentration of geysers (more than 300 geysers, or two thirds of all those on the planet). The natural forests in Yellowstone National Park cover nearly 9,000 km2 comprising of lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges; 96% of which lies in Wyoming and the remaining 3% and 1% lies in Montana and Idaho respectively.
Yellowstone Morning Glory Pool; Source: Commons.Wikimedia.org
Yellowstone National Park is one of the world’s foremost sites for the study and appreciation of the evolutionary history of the earth. It also holds significant importance in environmental studies. Nearly 150 species of fossil plants and many other tree species have been identified in the park’s abundant fossil deposits. It also contains the world’s largest recognized caldera within the park. Yellowstone National Park is a landmark for environmentalists. It holds a prominent place in all the environmental courses taught in some of the best environmental schools throughout the world. Because it is one of the few remaining intact large ecosystems, hence there are some very interesting facts associated with it that include:
- All flora in the park are allowed to progress through natural succession with no direct management being practiced.
- Forest fires caused by lightning are allowed to burn to permit natural effects of fire.
Yellowstone Calcite Springs; Source: Commons.Wikimedia.org
Yellowstone National Park is just one of the many natural wonders that we have to preserve. It reminds us how vital it is to carefor the earth and to prevent the draining of our natural resources. This is being noticed in many attempts to urge the planet to go green. The increase in demand for solar power and wind energy has lead to the increase of the need for environmental professionals in wind power jobs and solar energy professions.
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