Some of the earliest research on keystone species was conducted by Robert T. Paine, who actually coined the term keystone species. For over 25 years Paine and his students removed Pisaster ochraceus, a sea star, from tidal pools on the coast of Washington. Throughout his research, Paine discovered that removal of this predator resulted in

What is the importance of having the us forest service, the bureau of land management, the us fish and wildlife service, and the national park service? to manage land resources for conservation and the development of natural resources to manage land resources for conservation and the development of urban areas to preserve historical landmarks and manage the development of urban areas to preserve historical landmarks and manage the development of rural areas