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Margolis, Malevich
Anthropogenic alteration of ecosystem processes confounds forest management and conservation of rare, declining species. Restoration of forest structure and fire hazard reduction are central goals of forest management policy in the western United…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Haig, Miller, Bellinger, Draheim, Mercer, Mullins
The field of conservation genetics, when properly implemented, is a constant juggling act integrating molecular genetics, ecology, and demography with applied aspects concerning managing declining species or implementing conservation laws and…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Dunham, Bruno, Almas, Rollins, Fedynich, Presley, Kendall
The Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) has been steadily declining throughout much of its historic range for decades. The Rolling Plains ecoregion of Texas and western Oklahoma, historically rich with wild Northern Bobwhites and one of the last…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Tanner, Elmore, Davis, Fuhlendorf, Dahlgren, Thacker, Orange
Beyond organisms experiencing direct impacts (mortality) from the presence of anthropogenic features, interactive relationships may exacerbate the effects of anthropogenic disturbance within the context of these features. For example, mortality risk…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Miller, Elliot, Billmire, Robichaud, Endsley
Post-wildfire flooding and erosion can threaten lives, property and natural resources. Increased peak flows and sediment delivery due to the loss of surface vegetation cover and fire-induced changes in soil properties are of great concern to public…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Tuma, Millington, Schumaker, Burnett
Agassiz's desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) populations are exposed to a variety of anthropogenic threats, which vary in nature, distribution, severity, and frequency. Tortoise management in conservation areas can be compromised when the relative…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Finch, Boyce, Chambers, Colt, Dumroese, Kitchen, McCarthy, Meyer, Richardson, Rowland, Rumble, Schwartz, Tomosy, Wisdom
Sagebrush ecosystems are among the largest and most threatened ecosystems in North America. Greater sage-grouse has served as the bellwether for species conservation in these ecosystems and has been considered for listing under the Endangered…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Smith, Fettig, Bowker
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is the most widespread tree species in North America and has supported a unique ecosystem for tens of thousands of years, yet is currently threatened by dramatic loss and possible local extinctions. While multiple…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Alexander, Moczygemba, Dick
Semi-arid thornscrub forests occur throughout South Texas and northeastern Mexico and provide habitat for numerous fauna, including the Federally-endangered ocelot. However, <2% of original thornscrub remains due to land conversion for human use…
Year: 2016
Type: Document
Butler
This seminar is part of the USFS Missoula Fire Lab Seminar Series.
All wildland firefighters are required to identify a location to which they can retreat in the event that fire conditions threaten their safety. These areas termed safety zones.…
Year: 2016
Type: Media