Monitoring reflects our knowledge of expected sequential changes that occur naturally within a range of reference conditions and values. Measures have defined means and variances wherever possible. Where possible, data are scaled up from smaller scales to larger ones, increasingly adding to a description of relative integrity. Monitoring program is evaluated according to specific criteria on a regular basis. Monitoring program has adaptive capability through incorporating improved methods and new knowledge.
Monitoring accounts for catastrophic changes.
Monitoring is based on the concept of ecosystem boundaries, not just park boundaries. Park monitoring protocols should incorporate or be calibrated to existing protocols used by surrounding land management agencies. Publications of Pilot Studies Stehekin River floodplain mapping project, 1993. Stehekin Valley vertebrate inventory, 1993. Wetlands inventory in the North Cascades NPS Complex, 1994.