Botanical diversity on the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a botanical wonderland! While the national park is cherished by many for its outstanding scenery and thoughtful landscape design, it is also well known for its spectacular flora. But have you ever wondered why such botanical diversity occurs along the Parkway? In this talk, Dr. Chris Ulrey, plant ecologist for the Blue Ridge Parkway, will delve into what makes the flora of the Parkway so diverse and will discuss other botanical projects within the national park.