BIMS: The Bear Reporting Network for the National Park Service

January 1, 1983

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The U.S. National Park Service employs a nationwide computer network to make reports of bear-related events available to managers in parks, regional, and national offices simultaneously. This is the Bear Information Management System, BIMS. It is operated by managers and technicians through use of interactive programs. A flexible structure enables each park to store data in up to 91 information categories, using a reporting form tailored for field use. Through database management programs, managers retrieve specific records or analyze large volumes of data to carry out effective day-to-day management and to plan for future needs. System support at the national level and commitment by the user parks to complete, accurate data reporting are essential for reliable operation.

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