Identifying the deleterious ecological effects of developments, such as roads, mining, and
urban expansion, is essential for informing development decisions and identifying …

Land‐use change via human development is a major driver of biodiversity loss. To reduce
these impacts, billions of dollars are spent on biodiversity offsets. However, studies …

Animal habitat selection is an important and expansive area of research in ecology. In
particular, the study of habitat selection is critical in habitat prioritization efforts for species of …

Mitigating impacts of wind energy development on wildlife is important for conservation and
public acceptance of this energy source. We provide an overview of approaches to mitigate …

Sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystems constitute the largest single North American shrub
ecosystem and provide vital ecological, hydrological, biological, agricultural, and …

The expansion of wind energy poses challenges to policy-and decision-makers to address
conflicts with wildlife. Conflicts are associated with impacts of existing and planned projects …

Energy development in western North America has been shown to negatively influence
greater sage‐grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations. No effective methods of …

Biodiversity offsets provide a mechanism for maintaining or enhancing environmental values
in situations where development is sought, despite negative environmental impacts. They …

Wind energy, if improperly sited, can impact wildlife through direct mortality and habitat loss
and fragmentation, in contrast to its environmental benefits in the areas of greenhouse gas …

Now forty years old, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) remains a landmark act in
conservation and one of the world's most comprehensive laws designed to prevent species …