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Thresholds and Hotspots for Shrub Restoration Following a Heterogeneous Megafire

Thresholds and Hotspots for Shrub Restoration Following a Heterogeneous Megafire

Reestablishing perennial native shrubs is essential to short-term rehabilitation and long-term restoration of plant communities in the sagebrush...

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Pollinator Use of Forbs in the Soda Fire Area

Pollinator Use of Forbs in the Soda Fire Area

Pollinating insects are in serious decline across the United States, which not only impacts agricultural plants, but native plants as well.

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Impacts of Altered Precipitation on a Desert Shrub Depends on Timing

Impacts of Altered Precipitation on a Desert Shrub Depends on Timing

Semi-arid shrub steppe occupies a vast geographic range with distinct seasonal patterns in precipitation.

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Western Gray Squirrel Habitat and Fuel Management in the North Cascades

Western Gray Squirrel Habitat and Fuel Management in the North Cascades

The state-threatened western gray squirrel occurs in the northern Cascade Range, Washington, where long-term fire suppression has increased risk of...

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Northwest Forest Plan Book Chapter: Northern Spotted Owl Habitat and Populations

Northwest Forest Plan Book Chapter: Northern Spotted Owl Habitat and Populations

Authors from the U.S. Forest Service and the USGS wrote a book chapter outlining how northern spotted owls shaped the Northwest Forest Plan.

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Geographic Variation in Natal Dispersal of Northern Spotted Owls over 28 Years

Geographic Variation in Natal Dispersal of Northern Spotted Owls over 28 Years

USGS and U.S. Forest Service researchers analyzed northern spotted owl natal dispersal, or the distance from natal site to first breeding site, from...

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Lead Isotope Analysis of a Juvenile Bald Eagle

Lead Isotope Analysis of a Juvenile Bald Eagle

A male, 3-4 month old bald eagle was discovered in June, 2015 with a broken left wing and clinical signs of chronic lead toxicity.

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Analysis of Surveys to Predict Eagle Interactions with Wind Energy Facilities

Analysis of Surveys to Predict Eagle Interactions with Wind Energy Facilities

To minimize golden eagle fatalities in areas proposed for wind development, point count surveys are usually conducted to estimate bird use.

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Progress Report - Effects of Experimental Removal of Barred Owls on Population Demography of Northern Spotted Owls

Progress Report - Effects of Experimental Removal of Barred Owls on Population Demography of Northern Spotted Owls

Evidence suggests that the long-term persistence of northern spotted owls may be in question without additional management intervention.

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Use of Created Snags by Cavity-Nesting Birds Across 25 Years

Use of Created Snags by Cavity-Nesting Birds Across 25 Years

Managers often intentionally create snags to mitigate the long-term declines of natural snags, yet information regarding use of created snags by...

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Terrestrial Fauna are Agents and Endpoints in Ecosystem Restoration Following Dam Removal

Terrestrial Fauna are Agents and Endpoints in Ecosystem Restoration Following Dam Removal

Research aimed at understanding physical and ecological outcomes following dam removal have increased, but roles of terrestrial fauna in the...

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Projecting Climate Change Effects on Aspen Distribution and Productivity

Projecting Climate Change Effects on Aspen Distribution and Productivity

Aspen forests support numerous wildlife species and provide high quality forage for livestock and game.

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