To analyze species count data when detection is imperfect, ecologists need models to
estimate relative abundance in the presence of unknown sources of heterogeneity. Two …

A fundamental goal of population ecologists is to identify drivers responsible for temporal
variation in abundance. Understanding whether variation is associated with environmental …

Identifying the relevant spatial scale at which species respond to features in a landscape
(scale of effect) is a pressing research need as managers work to reduce biodiversity loss …

Rangelands are temporally and spatially complex socioecological systems on which the
predominant land use is livestock production. In North America, rangelands also contain …

Long-term monitoring of natural resources is imperative for increasing the understanding of
ecosystem processes, services, and how to manage those ecosystems to maintain or …

Develo** a robust monitoring framework that integrates efficacy assessments of
cooperative conservation and restoration actions in relation to population viability is critical …

Columbian sharp‐tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) are endemic to
grassland and shrub‐steppe ecosystems of western North America, yet their distribution has …

We collaboratively designed and implemented a pilot study to evaluate improved methods
for estimating the distribution and abundance of prairie grouse in South Dakota and North …

Ecological research often includes observing and counting individuals to obtain a
population estimate or index that can inform conservation, management, and policy …

Increased demand for domestic production of renewable energy has led to expansion of
energy infrastructure across western North America. Much of the western US comprises …