Abstract Grassland birds in North America have declined sharply over the last 60 years,
driven by the widespread loss and degradation of grassland habitats. Climate change is …

Highlights•The sustainable grazing management should focus on the biodiversity
conservation and the maintenance of ecosystem multifunctionality.•Grazing effects on …

Woody plant encroachment–the conversion of open grasslands and savannas to woodlands–
represents one of the gravest threats to grassland biomes worldwide. This is especially true …

Seed‐based restoration is dependent on seed germination, and poor germination can
cause restoration failure. Many restoration failures can be attributed to a lack of knowledge …

Soil biota are abundant in grasslands; however, disturbances such as invasions or
conversion to agriculture may alter soil communities in ways that reduce the success of …

Biological invasion of woody plants into grasslands is a widespread phenomenon that
threatens the cultural value, biodiversity, and ecosystem function of these unique systems. In …

Grassland plant community structure and function are dependent on the type, timing,
frequency and intensity of disturbance. Grazing systems employing dense herds of livestock …

Background Remotely sensed burned area products are critical to support fire modelling,
policy, and management but often require further processing before use. Aim We calculated …

Delineating wildlife population boundaries is important for effective population monitoring
and management. The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a highly mobile generalist carnivore that is …

Native grasslands worldwide have been greatly reduced due to anthropogenic activities.
Grassland restoration efforts strive to increase biodiversity and ecosystem services of these …