Putting resilience and resistance concepts into practice

Jeanne C. Chambers; Jeremy D. Maestas; Mike Pellant

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Putting resilience and resistance concepts into practice

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Jeanne C. Chambers, Jeremy D. Maestas, Mike Pellant

Year:

2015

Type:

Miscellaneous

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Great Basin Factsheet Series Number 1. Sage Grouse Initiative. 6 p. Online: http://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/category/great-basin-factsheet-series/

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Abstract

Land managers are increasingly interested in improving resilience to disturbances, such as wildfire, and resistance to invasive species, such as cheatgrass and medusahead. This factsheet is designed to assist land managers in using resilience and resistance concepts to assess risks, prioritize management activities, and select appropriate treatments.

Keywords

resilience, resistance, wildfire, invasive species, cheatgrass, medusahead

Citation

Chambers, Jeanne C.; Maestas, Jeremy D.; Pellant, Mike. 2015. Putting resilience and resistance concepts into practice. Great Basin Factsheet Series Number 1. Sage Grouse Initiative. 6 p. Online: http://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/category/great-basin-factsheet-series/