The iconic greater sage-grouse, a key indicator of sagebrush ecosystem health, is facing a persistent and alarming population …
Sex in the sagebrush: How new research can help protect greater sage-grouse mating areas
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station:Recently published work from scientists at the Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) may …
Jumpstarting recovery of Wyoming big sagebrush and other native plants out on the range
From the Rocky Mountain Research Station:Wyoming big sagebrush may not be the most eye-catching plant on the Great Basin’s …
New Study: Are sage grouse fine-scale specialists or shrub-steppe generalists?
From the Sage Grouse Initiative:A new paper from University of Montana scientists reinforces need to address big persistent …
Patterns in Greater Sage-grouse population dynamics correspond with public grazing records at broad scales
View the publication here!Human land use, such as livestock grazing, can have profound yet varied effects on wildlife interacting …
Fuel Breaks to Reduce Large Wildfire Impacts in Sagebrush Ecosystems
View the publication here!This technical note provides a brief synopsis of proactive, linear fuel breaks as a tool for reducing …
Continue Reading about Fuel Breaks to Reduce Large Wildfire Impacts in Sagebrush Ecosystems
Grazing and Sagebrush Treatments: A 25-year Case Study in Utah
View the publication here!Sustainable grazing practices and sagebrush treatments enhanced herbaceous understory for sage grouse in …
Continue Reading about Grazing and Sagebrush Treatments: A 25-year Case Study in Utah
Sagebrush Ecosystem Conservation and Management: Ecoregional Assessment Tools and Models for the Wyoming Basins
View the publication here!The Wyoming Basins are one of the remaining strongholds of the sagebrush ecosystem. However, like most …