sage grouse habitat

Ranchers may receive assurances in exchange for sage-grouse conservation

Sara Hossaini — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:25:24 +0000

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a new plan that would give farmers and ranchers certain legal protections, if they undertake sage-grouse conservation efforts.

Researchers study effect of core area policy on species other than sage grouse

Willow Belden and will — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:26:43 +0000

Researchers at the University of Wyoming conducting a study to figure out whether sage grouse core areas provide benefits to other species.

The group’s Matt Kauffman says it’s commonly assumed that the answer is yes.

“This is part of what ecologists call the umbrella species concept – that by protecting one species you can protect other species that use a similar habitat,” Kauffman said.

New efforts focus on restoring sage grouse habitat, to prevent endangered species listing

Willow Belden — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:38:00 +0000

Sage grouse have been dying out in Wyoming and across the west for years, and the bird is being considered for endangered species listing. As a result, Wyoming has made a major push to preserve prime sage grouse habitat. But recently, scientists have been warning that conservation may not be enough. Studies have recommended that in addition to protecting habitat that’s still intact, the state needs to restore areas that have been disturbed. So now, a variety of agencies are working to come up with a plan for large-scale restoration. Wyoming Public Radio’s Willow Belden reports.