Those interested in using the reserve should contact the field station director to discuss the feasibility of the planned use. Or, you may submit an online application to initiate the process.

All research, instruction, and respective visits to the field station are managed through the online application system, RAMS. Before beginning your research please submit a Project application. If you have not discussed your Project, please select the “contact reserve” function in the Project Summary page to alert staff that the project intends to use LFS.  

Each visit will also need to be entered and approved in RAMS prior to use. 

Most work will also require a permit through the NPS permitting system. Depending upon the nature and location of the perspective work, permits can take 1-3 months to process.

The Field Station Director can often offer advice to make your research visits more pleasant and productive, and help you navigate the institutional requirements. Do not hesitate to contact with questions.