Anthropogenic stressors affect the ecosystems upon which humanity relies. In some cases
when resilience is exceeded, relatively small linear changes in stressors can cause …

For addressing potential food shortages, a fundamental tradeoff exists between investing
more resources to increasing productivity of existing crops, as opposed to increasing crop …

Exotic plant invasions present a global threat to natural ecosystems, yet the efficacy of
management efforts in mitigating invader impacts remains unclear. A rapidly emerging …

This review provides an overview and integration of the use of resilience concepts to guide
natural resources management actions. We emphasize ecosystems and landscapes and …

Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) has increased the extent and frequency of fire and negatively
affected native plant and animal species across the Intermountain West (USA). However, the …

Conservation of imperiled species often demands addressing a complex suite of threats that
undermine species viability. Regulatory approaches, such as the US Endangered Species …

Plant invasions can affect fuel characteristics, fire behavior, and fire regimes resulting in
invasive plant-fire cycles and alternative, self-perpetuating states that can be difficult, if not …

Sagebrush ecosystems of western North America are threatened by invasive annual
grasses and wildfires that can remove fire‐intolerant shrubs for decades. Fuel reduction …

A prominent goal of invasive plant management is to prevent or reduce the spread of
invasive species into uninvaded landscapes and regions. Monitoring and control efforts …

Exotic annual Bromus species are widely recognized for their potential to invade, dominate,
and alter the structure and function of ecosystems. In this chapter, we summarize the …