Climate, physical landscapes, and biota interact to generate heterogeneous hydrologic
conditions in space and over time, which are reflected in spatial patterns of species …

Grazing lands support the livelihoods of millions of people across nearly one‐half of the
globe. Soils are the backbone of stability and resilience in these systems. To determine …

Migrating wildlife species across the globe face a dire predicament as their traditional
migratory routes are cut off by human encroachment. Forced into smaller and smaller …

Interest in land application of organic amendments—such as biosolids, composts, and
manures—is growing due to their potential to increase soil carbon and help mitigate climate …

Approximately one third of California is grazed by livestock, with most forage produced on
annual rangelands, the common term for rangelands with a significant annual herbaceous …

A growing number of jurisdictions are passing ambitious clean energy policies. Yet few
studies have accounted for natural and agricultural land impacts of low-carbon pathways …

Context In addition to biodiversity conservation, California rangelands generate multiple
ecosystem services including livestock production, drinking and irrigation water, and carbon …

Where landowners, non-profit organizations, and government agencies prioritize
conservation activities has significant implications for people, ecosystems, and climate …

Wildfire activity has recently increased in California, impacting ecosystems and human well-
being. California's rangelands are complex social-ecological systems composed of multiple …

Protecting or restoring habitat connectivity in landscapes undergoing rapid environmental
change requires multiple conservation and restoration strategies. These strategies have …