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Description
Abstract
The Red River Gorge National Register Archeological District was recently named by
Preservation Kentucky as one of Kentucky's "Most Endangered" historic properties for
2004. Archeological sites found within the hundreds of dry rock shelters in the gorge are
extremely susceptible to recreational impacts. A recent survey documented over 222
archaeological sites at rock climbing areas that were being impacted by the activity. The
Forest Service is contemplating the use of geo-textiles as a means of site protection. This
study would help provide an understanding of the effects of the use of these geo-textiles
and intentional site burial on the physical and chemical properties of the highly
preservative soils in dry rock shelters. No scientific literature currently exists on this
subject. The purpose of the project is to study an alternative measure for long-term
preservation of fragile heritage sites in the Red River Gorge Archaeological District, on
the Daniel Boone National Forest with the possibility of future provisions for recreational
access. Implications for this study reach far beyond the boundaries of the Red River
Gorge though, as cultural heritage sites on public land throughout the United States are
being impacted by increased recreational use.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 11/8/05 → 6/30/07 |
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