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Genetic considerations for rewilding the San Joaquin Desert

April 8, 2021

Genetic data are a powerful and important tool for guiding rewilding efforts and for monitoring the recovery outcomes of those efforts. When used in conjunction with historic species’ distribution records and predictive habitat suitability modeling, genetic information adds a key piece to the puzzle that will increase the probability of successful ecosystem restoration.

Publication Year 2021
Title Genetic considerations for rewilding the San Joaquin Desert
Authors Jonathan Q. Richmond, Dustin A. Wood, Marjorie D Matocq
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Index ID 70240297
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Ecological Research Center