The LAD Foundation

Since foundation lands are permanently held for public benefit they are ideal for short and long-term research. In addition to the thousands of acres of oak/pine/hickory on Pioneer Forest, there are a hundred or more caves, dozens of glades, fens, bluffs, vernal pools, streams, springs, sinkholes, old-growth stands and many other natural features located on the variety of foundation properties. Foundation property also includes Grand Gulf State Park, thirteen miles of the Ozark Trail, several historic sites such as Dillard Mill State Historic Site and places of archaeological interest.

The Foundation is interested in encouraging any of various scientific studies on its properties. Over the years there have been numerous research projects including:

Archaeology: studies of indigenous petroglyphs and artifacts
Botany: plants of fens, glades, and sinkhole ponds
Ecology: plant and animal communities of various ecosystems
Forestry: hardwood and pine regeneration, dendrology
Geology: limestone and sandstone stratigraphy, cave and spring formation
History: forest history, surveys of water turbine-powered mills
Soils and Mineralogy: surveys of the area’s soils, pH and mineral variation based on tree rings
Ornithology: forest bird response to silvicultural treatments
Parks and Recreation: Trails, rivers, and recreation areas
Speleology: cave biotic communities, cave and spring formation
Zoology: black bear, bat population surveys

Most of this research can be found in our library in Salem. We also have an extensive annotated listing of each of more than 160 works we have collected covering foundation lands.

Application To Do Research On L-A-D Foundation Property

We ask that you send us this completed application for our review and written approval. Once your project is approved we ask that you keep us updated at least semi-annually while your research is ongoing. We also require that you furnish us with any paper or publication resulting from your work. Call, e-mail or write us with any questions.

First Name _______________Last Name _______________________ Middle Initial _____

Current Address: Street________________________________________________________

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Daytime Phone _________________ Evening Phone ______________ Fax_______________

E-mail address_______________________________________________________________

Permanent Address:Street_______________________________________________________

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1.) Date you would like to begin your research activity? ______________________________

2.) Date you anticipate completing your study? ___________________________________

3.) Are you undertaking this study as a student in a college or university? _____

If so, toward what degree and area of concentration will this work count?

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What is the name of your school and department?__________________________________

What is the name of your advisor? ______________________________________________

4.) Are you undertaking this study as a faculty member in a college or university? _____ If so,

what is the name of your school and department? ________________________________

What is your position there? ____________________________________________________

5.) Summarize the nature of your research. Include the project’s title, methods you will use and the

specific aspects of the land you seek to investigate.

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While my research is ongoing, I agree to contact the L-A-D Foundation office at least annually with a progress report. Upon the study’s completion, I agree to provide a copy of any research paper, thesis, dissertation and/or publication which results.

Signature _________________________________________ Date ______________________

MAIL THIS FORM TO: L-A-D Foundation, 721 Olive, Room 1016, St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Questions? Call (314)621-0230

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