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University of California Press
- Greater Sage-Grouse: Ecology and Conservation of a Landscape Species and Its Habitats
- Book
- 2011
- Published by: University of California Press
- Series: Studies in Avian Biology
summary
Admired for its elaborate breeding displays and treasured as a game bird, the Greater Sage-Grouse is a charismatic symbol of the broad open spaces in western North America. Unfortunately these birds have declined across much of their range—which stretches across 11 western states and reaches into Canada—mostly due to loss of critical sagebrush habitat. Today the Greater Sage-Grouse is at the center of a complex conservation challenge. This multifaceted volume, an important foundation for developing conservation strategies and actions, provides a comprehensive synthesis of scientific information on the biology and ecology of the Greater Sage-Grouse. Bringing together the experience of thirty-eight researchers, it describes the bird’s population trends, its sagebrush habitat, and potential limitations to conservation, including the effects of rangeland fire, climate change, invasive plants, disease, and land uses such as energy development, grazing, and agriculture.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. 2-5
- Contributors
- pp. vii-ix
- Part III: Ecology of Sagebrush
- pp. 143-163
- Part V: Conservation and Management
- pp. 473-493
- Literature Cited
- pp. 565-624
- Series Titles
- pp. 645-646
Additional Information
ISBN
9780520948686
Related ISBN(s)
9780520267114
MARC Record
OCLC
719321917
Pages
664
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No