Sagebrush is one of the most imperiled ecosystems in western North America, having lost
about half of its original 62 million hectare extent. Annual grass invasions are known to be …

The structure and composition of sagebrush‐dominated ecosystems have been altered by
changes in fire regimes, land use, invasive species, and climate change. This often …

In Mexico, buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) was introduced in the middle of the 20th century.
Currently, buffelgrass has become an invasive species and has colonized various …

Questions A recently introduced non‐native annual grass, Ventenata dubia, is challenging
previous conceptions of community resistance in forest mosaic communities in the Inland …

Many ecosystems are experiencing increased fire frequencies and species invasions that
can erode their resilience and cause a shift to alternative states. In the sagebrush‐steppe, a …

Invasion of non-native annual grasses is a significant threat to the sustainability of
sagebrush steppe ecosystems. Ecological resilience, the ability to bounce back after a …

Exotic invasive plants threaten ecosystem integrity, and their success depends on a
combination of abiotic factors, disturbances, and interactions with existing communities. In …

Invader success might depend on both nutrient availability and species richness of the
resident community. Here, we combine these ideas in a single experiment, testing whether …

Understanding the resilience of ecosystems globally is hampered by the complex and
interacting drivers of change characteristic of the Anthropocene. This is true for drylands of …

Spatially explicit and climate sensitive information on the responses of ecosystems to global
change processes is required for strategic planning and prioritization of conservation and …