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Title: Collaborative approaches to strengthen the role of science in rangeland conservation

Author
item Bestelmeyer, Brandon
item Burkett, Laura
item LISTER, LETICIA - Bureau Of Land Management
item SCHOOLEY, ROBERT - University Of Illinois

Submitted to: Rangelands
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/25/2019
Publication Date: 9/5/2019
Citation: Bestelmeyer, B.T., Burkett, L.M., Lister, L., Schooley, R. 2019. Collaborative approaches to strengthen the role of science in rangeland conservation. Rangelands. 41(5):218-226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2019.08.001.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2019.08.001

Interpretive Summary: The use of science to inform conservation practices is limited by broad generalities generated from limited sampling and narrow ecosystem service perspectives. Collaborative science approaches featuring “social-ecological system” perspectives are proposed as a means to improve the utility of science. We describe an approach to collaborative science to improve brush management outcomes in rangelands in the Chihuahuan Desert. Expanding the use and utility of collaborative science requires stable support via targeted funding and technical expertise, as well as web-based tools and mobile apps that link specific locations to science information and conservation practice specifications.

Technical Abstract: The use of science to inform conservation practices is limited by broad generalities generated from limited sampling and narrow ecosystem service perspectives. Collaborative science approaches featuring “social-ecological system” perspectives are proposed as a means to improve the utility of science. We describe an approach to collaborative science to improve brush management outcomes in rangelands in the Chihuahuan Desert. Expanding the use and utility of collaborative science requires stable support via targeted funding and technical expertise, as well as web-based tools and mobile apps that link specific locations to science information and conservation practice specifications.