NSS Cave Conservation and Restoration

For every cave-related decision, the foremost concern should be protection of the cave resource. This new book, formatted in a handy field-manual size and provides ideas and practical tools.

Part One describes current concepts and practices in cave conservation like identifying/protecting cave resources, establishing limits, monitoring impacts, defining management standards and improving ethics.

Part Two covers tools and proven methods for cave restoration and speleothem repair including: cleaning cave features, removing artificial fill and debris, controlling organic nuisances, and organizing cave projects.