Explore the evolution of wildfire management, from complete suppression to a more flexible approach that balances ecological …
Wildland-urban fire disasters aren’t actually a wildfire problem
Problem fires were defined as an issue of wildfires that involved houses. In reality, they are urban fires initiated by wildfires. …
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Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%
Discover how prescribed fires—once seen as mere preventative measures—are proving to be powerful tools for reducing wildfire risk. …
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Drivers of soil microbial and detritivore activity across global grasslands
This study reveals how climate, grazing, and nutrients shape soil life in grasslands across five continents. …
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Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
In the Great Plains, ranchers and conservation professionals ignored expanding eastern red cedar trees or spent valuable time and …
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Modeling Songbird Density-Habitat Relationships to Predict Population Responses to Environmental Change Within Pinyon-juniper and Sagebrush Ecosystems
As wildlife populations decline in the shifting landscapes of sagebrush and pinyon-juniper ecosystems, land managers face a tough …
Predicted 2020 densities for 11 songbird species across the western United States
Understanding how songbird populations respond to changing habitats is crucial for effective wildlife management—this study …
Living on the edge: Predicting songbird response to management and environmental changes across an ecotone
This study models population trends and density-habitat relationships for multiple bird species in pinyon-juniper and sagebrush …