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A ten-year study on the effects of wildfire fuel reduction treatments shows that mowing has the greatest potential to reduce woody fuel while...

Experimental warming reduced the volume and increased the sugar concentration in the nectar of two flowering plant species, with implications for...

Amphibians and reptiles, particularly turtles and tortoises, are well-known examples of animals with long lifespans. A team of international...

A new method for predicting the effects of tree removal on runoff and erosion in sagebrush steppe landscapes could help managers target areas for...

USGS and National Park Service scientists compared three strategies for responding to invasive species: Resisting, accepting, or directing. The...

A new study describes prospecting and nomadism in golden eagles. When combined with existing knowledge on golden eagle migration and nesting, the...

Analysis of three carp removal strategies for a shallow lake in Oregon suggests removing carp during low water years--when fish are concentrated in a...

USDA and USGS scientists examine the human value and decision-making reasons for insufficient amphibian and reptile conservation in the U.S., and...

New study provides detail on the range of habitats used by the Oregon spotted frog in the fall, and suggests areas for further work to improve...

The results of a new study show that post-wildfire management efforts, including herbicide treatment and seeding of native plants, influence sage...