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National Conservation Lands: A hub for scientific discovery

National Conservation Lands: A hub for scientific discovery

Last year marked the 25th anniversary of America’s National Conservation Lands, a group of over 900 landscapes managed by the Bureau of Land...

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New habitat suitability model to inform decision making and recover rare species in New Mexico

New habitat suitability model to inform decision making and recover rare species in New Mexico

In collaboration with multiple land management agencies, FORT scientists developed a new habitat suitability model to inform decision making on public...

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Experiences of the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Community

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Experiences of the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Community

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has proven to be a complex issue for wildlife managers: effective disease management may not always align with...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 21: Pollinator research in support of agricultural economies and food security

FORT Science in Action, Part 21: Pollinator research in support of agricultural economies and food security

Domesticated and native bees provide economic services valued in excess of $10 billion in the U.S. annually. They are also irreplaceable for many...

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USGS and BLM publish a science synthesis on risks of spreading invasive annual grasses in MT, ND & SD through vegetation treatments

USGS and BLM publish a science synthesis on risks of spreading invasive annual grasses in MT, ND & SD through vegetation treatments

The USGS is working with federal land management agencies to develop a series of structured science syntheses (SSS) to support National Environmental...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 20: Chronic Wasting Disease research to inform wildlife management and support big game hunting

FORT Science in Action, Part 20: Chronic Wasting Disease research to inform wildlife management and support big game hunting

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease that affects white tail deer, mule deer, elk, and moose in the United States, and poses a...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 19: Supporting wildlife management decisions with amphibian research and monitoring

FORT Science in Action, Part 19: Supporting wildlife management decisions with amphibian research and monitoring

FORT scientists provide data-driven information for managers to use in making decisions about amphibian conservation and related land and water use...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 18: Science and tools for cost-effective control of invasive brown treesnakes in Guam

FORT Science in Action, Part 18: Science and tools for cost-effective control of invasive brown treesnakes in Guam

In support of Department of the Interior restoration goals and military infrastructure safety, FORT scientists develop innovative science and tools to...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 17: Informing public engagement objectives for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan

FORT Science in Action, Part 17: Informing public engagement objectives for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan

The North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) represents the foundational and successful effort to manage waterfowl and migratory bird in North...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 16: Science for reducing invasive fine fuels to restore wildlife habitat and ensure public safety

FORT Science in Action, Part 16: Science for reducing invasive fine fuels to restore wildlife habitat and ensure public safety

FORT researchers study invasive grass biology and management, to help resource managers reduce the abundance of these fine fuels, restore wildlife...

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