Evidence based review: positive versus negative effects of livestock grazing on wildlife. What do we really know?
More than a quarter of earth's land surface is used for grazing domestic livestock. Livestock
grazing is generally assumed to negatively affect wildlife, however, a number of studies …
grazing is generally assumed to negatively affect wildlife, however, a number of studies …
A global database and “state of the field” review of research into ecosystem engineering by land animals
Ecosystem engineers have been widely studied for terrestrial systems, but global trends in
research encompassing the range of taxa and functions have not previously been …
research encompassing the range of taxa and functions have not previously been …
Spatial heterogeneity increases diversity and stability in grassland bird communities
Grasslands are inherently dynamic in space and time, evolving with frequent disturbance
from fire and herbivores. As a consequence of human actions, many remaining grasslands …
from fire and herbivores. As a consequence of human actions, many remaining grasslands …
[HTML][HTML] Synthesis paper: targeted livestock grazing: prescription for healthy rangelands
Targeted livestock grazing is a proven tool for manipulating rangeland vegetation, and
current knowledge about targeted livestock grazing is extensive and expanding rapidly …
current knowledge about targeted livestock grazing is extensive and expanding rapidly …
[HTML][HTML] Conservation of pattern and process: develo** an alternative paradigm of rangeland management
This article examines the question of how well the rangeland management profession has
served conservation of patterns and processes that support multiple ecosystem services. We …
served conservation of patterns and processes that support multiple ecosystem services. We …
Type and number of environmental impact categories used in livestock life cycle assessment: A systematic review
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is an important tool to evaluate environmental 'hot spots' in
livestock systems and recommend production improvements. However, it is common for …
livestock systems and recommend production improvements. However, it is common for …
Complexity fosters learning in collaborative adaptive management
Learning is recognized as central to collaborative adaptive management (CAM), yet few
longitudinal studies examine how learning occurs in CAM or apply the science of learning to …
longitudinal studies examine how learning occurs in CAM or apply the science of learning to …
Thinking like a grassland: challenges and opportunities for biodiversity conservation in the Great Plains of North America
Abstract Fauna of North America's Great Plains evolved strategies to contend with the
region's extreme spatiotemporal variability in weather and low annual primary productivity …
region's extreme spatiotemporal variability in weather and low annual primary productivity …
Advancing the sustainability of US agriculture through long‐term research
Agriculture in the United States must respond to escalating demands for productivity and
efficiency, as well as pressures to improve its stewardship of natural resources. Growing …
efficiency, as well as pressures to improve its stewardship of natural resources. Growing …
Ecology and management of white‐tailed deer in a changing world
WJ McShea - Annals of the New york Academy of Sciences, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Due to chronic high densities and preferential browsing, white‐tailed deer have significant
impacts on woody and herbaceous plants. These impacts have ramifications for animals that …
impacts on woody and herbaceous plants. These impacts have ramifications for animals that …