Photo Point Program

The Tonto has a program where volunteers travel to various riparian areas around the forest, navigating there by GPS, to take digital photographs of the vegetation.  This information is used by Forest Service biologists to study how the plant life is doing year after year. 

For the volunteer, it's like a treasure hunt.  The best part is, while you are enjoying the recreational activities you love, you are helping the Forest Service gather important information.

If you'd like more information about getting involved in the Photo Point program, contact Kathy Nelson.

Pictures from actual photo point trips: