Extreme events and grassland birds
Analysis of the last 30 years reveals strong link between grassland bird abundances and precipitation variability.
Patterns of building and re-building after wildfires
Across the United States, the number and cost of wildfires are rising. While rebuilding lost homes is common, Patricia Alexandre finds some unexpected patterns as communities recover from these...
The power of maps and the beauty of old ones
Historical maps are pretty AND useful. Catalina is using them to determine the effects of past land use on subsequent land cover change in the Carpathian Region of Europe.
Prioritizing prescribed fire in Wisconsin
Controlled burning is one of the most effective tools for restoring grasslands and savannas across the Midwest. But there are many more lands needing burning than there are resources available.
If you can't stand the heat, fly north!
What happens when it gets too dry? Brooke Bateman discovers how migratory birds like Dickcissels respond to extreme drought events in the Midwestern United States and looks at what that means for...

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