Accounting for interacting trajectories of global change to develop conservation solutions that work for wildlife, landscapes, and people.
The rapid pace of global change necessitates conservation solutions that simultaneously address multiple objectives, including:
Mitigating and Adapting To Climate Change
The Changing Landscapes Lab at CSP meets these objectives with rigorous science that links advancements in remote sensing and landscape ecology with multi-scale field data to enhance the ecological realism and actionability of conservation and climate adaptation science.
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A balanced approach to proactive wildfire management
Integrating social and ecological values in the prioritization of wildfire management can protect critical forest ecosystems and direct resources to the communities that need them most.
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Evaluating past trends and future trajectories of the sagebrush biome
Geospatial analyses and interactive data visualization approaches are informing proactive conservation planning and better targeting in the sagebrush ecosystem.
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Protecting ecologically important areas at risk from oil and gas development
Identifying areas where high oil and gas development potential overlaps with key ecological and wildlife values on federal lands helps make the case for their withdrawal from energy development leases
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Wildlife crossings as a key tool in the climate adaptation toolbox
We are elevating the important role of wildlife crossings in climate adaptation through science synthesis, connectivity modeling, and convening experts to craft actionable guidance for planning and prioritizing future crossings
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Assessing the current extent of river protection in the U.S.
With a looming freshwater biodiversity crisis and new ambitious conservation goals explicitly targeting inland waters, now is the time to assess gaps in river protection and prioritize conservation strategies for the future.
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