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Interest: Rangeland Vegetation Management, Creeks and Communities, Nevada Youth Range Camp
A key rationale underlying listing petitions for Greater Sage Grouse was that grazing impacted vegetation, which in turn affected Sage Grouse reproductive success. The linkage between vegetation characteristics and Sage Grouse reproduction is based on a small number of studies, primarily in northern Nevada and southern Idaho. These studies form the basis for habitat management guidelines for Sage Grouse published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin in 2000. Concern has been raised about the applicability of habitat guidelines based on studies in ecosystems that differ from those in much of Nevada. The purpose of the project is to develop understanding of the effects of vegetation structure on sage grouse reproduction in Nevada so management of vegetation for conservation of sage grouse will be appropriate. Read More...
Jim Sedinger, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science
