Spatial graphs highlight how multi‐generational dispersal shapes landscape genetic patterns
Current approaches that compare spatial genetic structure of a given species and the
dispersal of its mobile phase can detect a mismatch between both patterns mainly due to …
dispersal of its mobile phase can detect a mismatch between both patterns mainly due to …
Large-scale wildfire reduces population growth in a peripheral population of sage-grouse
Background Drastic increases in wildfire size and frequency threaten western North
American sagebrush (Artemisia L. spp.) ecosystems. At relatively large spatial scales …
American sagebrush (Artemisia L. spp.) ecosystems. At relatively large spatial scales …
Conservation Genomics in the Sagebrush Sea: Population Divergence, Demographic History, and Local Adaptation in Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus spp.)
Sage-grouse are two closely related iconic species of the North American West, with
historically broad distributions across sagebrush-steppe habitat. Both species are dietary …
historically broad distributions across sagebrush-steppe habitat. Both species are dietary …
Global positioning system tracking devices can decrease Greater Sage-Grouse survival
Reliable demographic estimates hinge on the assumption that marking animals does not
alter their behavior, reproduction, or survival. Violations can bias inference and are …
alter their behavior, reproduction, or survival. Violations can bias inference and are …
Integrating ecosystem resilience and resistance into decision support tools for multi-scale population management of a sagebrush indicator species
Imperiled sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) ecosystems of western North America are
experiencing unprecedented conservation planning efforts. Advances in decision-support …
experiencing unprecedented conservation planning efforts. Advances in decision-support …
A genetic warning system for a hierarchically structured wildlife monitoring framework
SJ Zimmerman, CL Aldridge… - Ecological …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Genetic variation is a well‐known indicator of population fitness yet is not typically included
in monitoring programs for sensitive species. Additionally, most programs monitor …
in monitoring programs for sensitive species. Additionally, most programs monitor …
Urbanization reduces genetic connectivity in bobcats (Lynx rufus) at both intra– and interpopulation spatial scales
Urbanization is a major factor driving habitat fragmentation and connectivity loss in wildlife.
However, the impacts of urbanization on connectivity can vary among species and even …
However, the impacts of urbanization on connectivity can vary among species and even …
New strategies for characterizing genetic structure in wide-ranging, continuously distributed species: A Greater Sage-grouse case study
SJ Oyler-McCance, TB Cross, JR Row, MK Schwartz… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Characterizing genetic structure across a species' range is relevant for management and
conservation as it can be used to define population boundaries and quantify connectivity …
conservation as it can be used to define population boundaries and quantify connectivity …
Regional context for balancing sagebrush-and woodland-dependent songbird needs with targeted pinyon-juniper management
Abstract In the western United States, pinyon-juniper woodlands have expanded by as much
as sixfold among sagebrush landscapes since the late 19th century, with demonstrated …
as sixfold among sagebrush landscapes since the late 19th century, with demonstrated …
Defining fine‐scaled population structure among continuously distributed populations
MS O'Donnell, DR Edmunds… - Methods in Ecology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding wildlife population structure and connectivity can help managers identify
conservation strategies, as structure can facilitate the study of population changes and …
conservation strategies, as structure can facilitate the study of population changes and …