Rangeland and Wildlife Management

Shifting Resilience: Trends and Predictors of Mesic Resource Productivity in Western U.S. Rangelands

This study analyzes trends in mesic resource productivity in western U.S. rangelands using Landsat data and identifies shifts in drought response and predictors of productivity.

Small mammalian herbivores at moderate densities facilitate livestock growth by improving vegetation composition in grasslands

The paper shows that moderate densities of plateau pikas improve vegetation composition, which enhances yak weight gain by reducing toxic forbs and increasing palatable plant abundance.

Drone-Based Monitoring of Reproductive Potential in a Foundational Shrub Species

This paper uses drone imagery to predict flower stalk production in big sagebrush, showing that structural metrics outperform spectral data and highlighting the need for year-specific models.

Exclusion of fire and grazing does not reduce annual grass invasion in a sagebrush steppe ecosystem

The paper tests whether excluding fire and grazing reduces annual grass invasion in sagebrush steppe ecosystems, finding that protected areas are still heavily invaded by annual grasses.

How comparable across management goals are grassland monitoring methods?

This study compares three vegetation monitoring protocols in grasslands to assess their differences in data collection, utility, and quantitative measurements.

Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit Recovery Planning through Structured Decision Making

The paper develops a structured decision-making strategy to guide the conservation of the Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit, identifying key actions to enhance population growth and resilience.

Beyond Uplands: Integrating Riparian Areas into Sagebrush Conservation Design for a More Resilient West

The paper develops a framework to integrate riparian areas into sagebrush conservation planning by analyzing vegetation data and prioritizing restoration efforts based on water availability and habitat health.

Estimating greater sage-grouse population sizes within the state of Oregon, USA 2017-2024

The paper estimates greater sage-grouse population sizes in Oregon from 2017-2024 using N-mixture models and evaluates the impact of sampling effort on model accuracy.