Rebecca Mann's work is currently focused on restoring functioning ecosystems on the Colorado Plateau, with the goal of bringing scientific knowledge to the management community through collaborative projects.
Rebecca has also been involved with studies of rare plant biology, rangeland health, vegetation monitoring methods, and has assisted with management of a citizen scientist program.
Professional Experience
2016-Present: Biologist - USGS, SBSC
2013-2016: Research Assistant - Utah State University
2010-2012: Arborist - Davey Tree Resource Group
2009: Data Manager, Ecologist - Teton Science School
2005-2009: Biologist - USGS, SBSC
2004: Plants of Concern Intern - Chicago Botanic Garden
2002-2004: Biological Science Tech.- USGS, FORT
Education and Certifications
M.S. 2016 - Ecology, Utah State University
B.S. 2001 - Biology, Colorado State University
Science and Products
Well Pad Reclamation and Research
RestoreNet: Distributed Field Trial Network for Dryland Restoration
New Approaches for Restoring Colorado Plateau Grasslands
Science and Products
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Well Pad Reclamation and Research
Reclamation on lands impacted by energy development is complicated and extremely challenging in arid environments due to unstable soils, exotic species, and low and variable precipitation. The reclamation tactics employed by energy operators vary widely and outcomes can differ across plant communities and soil types. In order to address the knowledge gaps regarding how to successfully and...RestoreNet: Distributed Field Trial Network for Dryland Restoration
Starting in 2017, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researchers and land managers are co-producing a network of restoration field trial sites on Department of Interior (DOI) and surrounding lands in the southwestern U.S. The network systematically tests restoration treatments across a broad range of landscape, soil, and climate conditions. Each site in the network is used to test suitable seed mixes...New Approaches for Restoring Colorado Plateau Grasslands
Historic over-grazing of arid grasslands in the Intermountain West has led to widespread soil erosion, loss of plant diversity, and invasion by exotic species. Degraded grassland conditions can be very persistent, even after livestock use has ceased. For example, in national parks on the Colorado Plateau, livestock have been excluded for decades, but soil and native plants have not recovered on... - Data
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