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Changes on the Range: Exploring climate change with range managers

Authors:

Crimmins, M.A.; Zaimes, G.; Haas, N.; Jones, C.; Garfin, G.; Crimmins, T.

Source:

Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, Volume 36, p.76-86 (2007)

Keywords:

climate change; rangeland management; state and transition models; collaboration

Drought & Die-off

Short Description:

A well-documented pinyon pine die-off sheds light on climate-induced changes to ecosystems.

Dr. Dave Breshears, in the School of Natural Resources, documented massive pinyon pine die-off due to extended drought. He and his colleagues had collected a wealth of data on the woodlands for more than a decade before the massive die-off.

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Santa Rita Experimental Range

Synopsis:

The Santa Rita Experimental Range offers unique opportunities for research, education and outreach.

Santa Rita Experimental Range (Santa Rita) is a field station uniquely positioned to support research, education, and outreach in the Southwest. Researchers from around the country are drawn to the Santa Rita.

History: Santa Rita is the longest continuously active rangeland research facility and among the 5 oldest biological field stations in the United States.

Facility & Technology Information

Acronym:

SRER

Infrastructure Type:

Facilities

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