Ecological trade-offs associated with fuel breaks in the sagebrush ecosystem
December 20, 2024
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Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ecological trade-offs associated with fuel breaks in the sagebrush ecosystem |
| DOI | 10.1186/s42408-024-00334-3 |
| Authors | Morgan Dake Roche, D. Joanne Saher, Erin K. Buchholtz, Michele R. Crist, Douglas J. Shinneman, Cameron L. Aldridge, Brianne E. Brussee, Peter S. Coates, Cali L. Weise, Julie A. Heinrichs |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Fire Ecology |
| Index ID | 70261777 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Fort Collins Science Center |
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