Great Smoky Mountains 75th Anniversary
Congratulations, Smokies!June 15, 2009 marks the 75th Anniversary of the creation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The crown jewel of the Southern Appalachian mountain range, the park boasts unparalleled biological diversity for a temperate climate, with unsurpassed numbers and types of salamander species, unique invertebrates such as land snails and water mites, and other rare and threatened species.
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Conferences of Interest
About the Node
Explore the Southern Appalachian Information Node's purpose, projects, partners, and contact information. Download the node factsheet and strategic plan.
Animals and Plants of the Region
Learn more about the species of the region and species in greatest need of conservation with our species information. [View more]
Live Maps and Data
View interactive maps such as the Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV). Also find tools, data to download, and information resources. [View more]
Resource Management Tools
Electronically available resource management tools about land, water, and wildlife resources include: [View more]
SAIN Special Focus Areas
Represented here are cross-cutting issues for the region such as the Appalachian Trail Environmental Monitoring multi-regional project. [View more]