Electricity would be available to the field site from a major north-south power transmission line that passes within approximately 3 km of the BioMesoNets (Figure 2). The same power line supplies the Happy Jack Ranger Station (i.e., NEON Administrative Site). Water for the wildland core site could be trucked from Happy Jack RS or come from a new well. Gas would be supplied by propane tanks. The USFS would provide NEON access to the infrastructure improvements at Happy Jack Ranger Station in return for assistance with systems maintenance and upkeep. The utility, driveway, and parking infrastructure at Happy Jack are designed for 100 full-time resident-staff and are currently under-utilized (Figure 1). There are telephone and electric lines to structures on the Happy Jack Ranger Station site. Water is supplied from two 10-15 gallon/minute wells with a 30k gallon storage tank on a hill, and the septic system is certified for a 100 person capacity. Gas is supplied via propane tanks.