Dive into new research on the effects of "mega fires" on understory plant communities and the repercussions on biodiversity and …
FORT biologists and collaborators find that conservation of greater sage-grouse habitat may partially conserve habitat for other species of concern
This study evaluates whether using the greater sage-grouse as an umbrella species effectively protects other wildlife in the …
Evaluating Spatial Coverage of the Greater Sage-Grouse Umbrella to Conserve Sagebrush-Dependent Species Biodiversity within the Wyoming Basins
Biodiversity is under threat from factors like land-use change, pollution, and climate change, making it challenging to conserve …
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 …
Post-fire Salvage Logging
As the number and size of large-scale wildfires increase, post-fire salvage logging will continue to be a contentious form of …
Bark beetle outbreak enhances biodiversity and foraging habitat of native bees in alpine landscapes of the southern Rocky Mountains
By Thomas Seth Davis, Paul R. Rhoades, Andrew J. Mann & Terry GriswoldLandscape-scale bark beetle outbreaks alter forest …
Fire and biodiversity in the Anthropocene
PublicationAbstract: Fire has played a prominent role in the evolution of biodiversity and is a natural factor shaping many …
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The effects of prescribed fire on wildfire regimes and impacts: A framework for comparison; Tamm Review
Abstract: Prescribed fire can result in significant benefits to ecosystems and society. Examples include improved wildlife …