Red Butte Canyon Research
Research in Red Butte Canyon is by permit only. The procedure is to apply for a research permit through John Sperry (Department of Biology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112). He will then forward the application to the Forest Service for final approval and permit awarding.
Applications should include a brief description fo the proposed research, individuals to conduct the research, duration of the research, and its potential impact on the RNA. A final report and copies of all publications arising from the research are required. Research permits are granted for non-destructive research and monitoring only.
Curren research projects in the Red Butte Canyon RNA include:
• "Climate monitoring network" - Jim Ehleringer
• "Ecophysiology of boxelder, a dioecious riparian tree" - Jim Ehleringer
• "Water relations of riparian tree communities" - Jim Ehleringer
• "Ecohydrolgy studies of Red Butte Canyon" - Kevin Hultine