Adaptability of Governance Structures and Processes for Sustainable Livestock in Jalisco, Mexico
Review of Policy Research, Volume 43, Issue 2, March 2026.ABSTRACT Global increases in meat production have intensified interest in alternative livestock systems that can address environmental, social, and economic challenges. Transitioning toward sustainable livestock (SL) systems requires adaptive governance arrangements that integrate local knowledge into broader policy design.
Jovanka Špirić
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Microhabitat Selection by Greater Sage-Grouse Hens During Brood Rearing
Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2017 Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations have declined throughout the western United States over the past century. Loss of large stands of sagebrush is a major factor leading to the decline of sage-grouse populations.
Michael R. Conover, Scott T. Mabray
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Feral Horses Disrupt Greater Sage-Grouse Lekking Activity in the Great Basin [PDF]
, 2019 Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; hereafter, sage grouse) and feral horses (Equus ferus caballus) co-occur within Great Basin sagebrush ecosystems of western North America.
Coates, Peter S., Munoz, Diana A.
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The Bureau of Land Management\u27s Infirm Compensatory Mitigation Policy [PDF]
, 2018 Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has described “compensatory mitigation” as “un-American” and “extortion.” In keeping with that view, on July 26, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) adopted a radical new policy that disclaims statutory ...
Pidot, Justin
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Supporting dryland restoration success with applied ecological forecasting of seeding outcomes
Restoration Ecology, Volume 34, Issue 2, February 2026.Abstract Introduction Ecological restoration is increasingly used to sustain biodiversity and ecosystem services. In drylands of the western United States (US), post‐disturbance restoration often involves seeding treatments to promote the recovery of native plant communities. Spatial and temporal variability in environmental conditions influences plant
Gregor‐Fausto Siegmund +11 more
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Impact of sagebrush nutrients and monoterpenes on greater sage-grouse vital rates
Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2017 Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; sage-grouse) depend on sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) to complete its annual life cycle. The winter diet for sage-grouse consists almost entirely of sagebrush leaves, and individual birds may gain weight while ...
Brian R. Wing, Terry A. Messmer
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Evaluation of radiotagging techniques and their application to survival analysis of Red-legged Partridge Alectoris rufa chicks [PDF]
, 2017 A better knowledge of chick survival rates is required to enable understanding of the population dynamics of gamebirds and to develop management measures to conserve their populations.
Ferreras, Pablo +2 more
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Welfare assessment of turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) on farm
EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 2, February 2026.Abstract This Scientific Opinion assesses the welfare of turkeys of all ages (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) on farm in relation to the type and condition of the litter, type and availability of enrichment (including covered veranda and outdoor range), space allowance, concentrations of ammonia and carbon dioxide, effective environmental temperature ...
EFSA Panel Animal Health and Animal Welfare (AHAW) +27 more
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Comparison of Conservation Policy Benefits for an Umbrella and Related Sagebrush-Obligate Species [PDF]
, 2019 Many conservation strategies promote the potential of multiple species benefitting from protection of large areas necessary for the continued viability of 1 species.
Beck, Jeffrey L, Dinkins, Jonathan B.
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Anthropogenic and Natural Determinants of the Population of a Sensitive Species: Sage Grouse in Nevada [PDF]
This paper uses Nevada data to conduct regression analyses of the relationship between sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) population sizes and potential causal factors.
Alison Eagle +2 more
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