Contemporary agricultural systems can be generalized as highly specialized operations that
are fueled by mechanization; supplied with external nutrients to maximize production; crops …

Smooth brome (Bromus inermis Leyss.) is an invasive cool-season grass that has spread
throughout the Great Plains of North America. The species is considered one of the most …

Understanding how management influences forage nutritive value and grazer selection
within grazing seasons is an ongoing effort for researchers and land managers globally. We …

Grasslands are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world. They supply vital
resources for society, support an abundance of wildlife species, and store rich carbon …

Grasslands are an important global ecosystem, providing essential ecological and economic
ecosystem services. Over the last couple decades, as a result of climate change and human …

Grasslands and shrublands exhibit pronounced spatial and temporal variability in structure
and function with differences in phenology that can be difficult to observe. Unpiloted aerial …

Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) is one of the most aggressive grasses invading
Northern Great Plains (NGP) grasslands, resulting in substantial native species losses …

Non-native plants can reduce grassland biodiversity, degrade wildlife habitat, and threaten
rural livelihoods. Management can be costly, and the successful eradication of undesirable …

Abstract Since Euro-American settlement of the region, biological diversity of the northern
Great Plains has been adversely affected, mainly by agricultural conversion. The role of …

Urgency and deliberateness are often at odds when executing conservation projects,
especially as the scale and complexity of objectives increases. The pace of environmental …