Events
Effects of fire and mechanical treatments on plants and wildlife in western juniper and PJ woodlands
Webinar brief. In this webinar, Rick Miller, Oregon State University, shares his research on how fire and mechanical treatments effect plant and wildlife communities in western juniper and pinyon-juniper woodlands. The last 20 minutes was reserved for a discussion about management implications. Definitions of terms used in this webinar. Webinar recording
Changes in fuels across the western juniper/pj woodland successional gradient: implications for effective use of fire treatments
Webinar brief. In this webinar, Steve Bunting, University of Idaho, shares his research on changes in fuels across the western juniper/PJ woodland successional gradient and implications for effective use of fire treatments. There will be 20 minutes for discussion about management implications. Webinar recording
Conservation for greater sage-grouse: Approaches for prioritizing management
Webinar brief. In this webinar, Steve Knick, USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, shares his research on conservation issues related to sage grouse and other species of concern and approaches for prioritizing management to address conservation issues. Webinar recording
Understanding resistance to invasion and resilience to disturbance: Importance for restoring and managing rangelands
Webinar brief. In this webinar, Jeanne Chambers, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, discusses the importance of resistance to invasion and resilience to disturbance in restoration and management of Great Basin rangelands. Webinar recording
Vegetation resilience, the role of the perennial herbaceous understory and intact sagebrush – 2011 workshop presentations
Winnemucca, NV Winnemucca, United StatesThe Great Basin Fire Science Exchange and Nevada Partners for Conservation and Development co-hosted this workshop that addressed maintenance of intact sagebrush communities in the face of multiple ecological stressors. Workshop presentations available in pdf format: Needs assessment synthesis and workshop intro - Génie MontBlanc, University of Nevada, Reno Vegetation resilience and the importance of the herbaceous…
Orchard Experimental Restoration Site – Field workshop resources
Workshop Resources:Orchard experimental site summary Display nursery plantings of NRCS Aberdeen Plant Materials Center Rush skeletonweed in the northern Great Basin USDA plant guides The Great Basin Fire Science Exchange and the BLM’s Great Basin Restoration Initiative conducted a field workshop at the Orchard Experimental Restoration Site, between Boise and Mountain Home, ID. Discussed was: experimental site background, experimental…
Discussion of objective-setting for resumption of grazing following wildfire and rehabilitation activities
Webinar brief. In this webinar, David Pyke, Plant Ecologist, USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, discusses setting objectives for resumption of grazing post-fire/rehabilitation activities. Webinar recording
Climate change, climate variability, and ecosystem response in the Great Basin
Webinar brief. In this webinar, Faith Ann Heinsch, Research Ecologist, RMRS Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory, presents a synthesis of research on climate change in the western U.S., with new research results specific to the eastern Great Basin and options for managers to consider. Topics include: Current ecosystem responses to increased temperatures and drought in the western…
Are we getting what we expect? Short-term response by bird communities to pinyon-juniper reductions
Webinar brief. In this webinar, Steve Knick, USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, shares his research on changes within bird communities living in ecotone regions where land management treatments have been conducted to reduce woodland expansion into sagebrush habitats. Webinar recording
Patterns of understory growth during the first three years following a prescribed burn
Webinar brief. In this webinar, Dr. Gene Schupp, Plant Ecologist, Utah State University, presents patterns of native and exotic understory growth during the first three years following prescribed fire, mechanical, Tebuthiuron, and Imazipic treatments. Webinar recording