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FORT Science in Action, Part 21: Pollinator research in support of agricultural economies and food security

FORT Science in Action, Part 21: Pollinator research in support of agricultural economies and food security

Domesticated and native bees provide economic services valued in excess of $10 billion in the U.S. annually. They are also irreplaceable for many...

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USGS and BLM publish a science synthesis on risks of spreading invasive annual grasses in MT, ND & SD through vegetation treatments

USGS and BLM publish a science synthesis on risks of spreading invasive annual grasses in MT, ND & SD through vegetation treatments

The USGS is working with federal land management agencies to develop a series of structured science syntheses (SSS) to support National Environmental...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 20: Chronic Wasting Disease research to inform wildlife management and support big game hunting

FORT Science in Action, Part 20: Chronic Wasting Disease research to inform wildlife management and support big game hunting

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease that affects white tail deer, mule deer, elk, and moose in the United States, and poses a...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 19: Supporting wildlife management decisions with amphibian research and monitoring

FORT Science in Action, Part 19: Supporting wildlife management decisions with amphibian research and monitoring

FORT scientists provide data-driven information for managers to use in making decisions about amphibian conservation and related land and water use...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 18: Science and tools for cost-effective control of invasive brown treesnakes in Guam

FORT Science in Action, Part 18: Science and tools for cost-effective control of invasive brown treesnakes in Guam

In support of Department of the Interior restoration goals and military infrastructure safety, FORT scientists develop innovative science and tools to...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 17: Informing public engagement objectives for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan

FORT Science in Action, Part 17: Informing public engagement objectives for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan

The North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) represents the foundational and successful effort to manage waterfowl and migratory bird in North...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 16: Science for reducing invasive fine fuels to restore wildlife habitat and ensure public safety

FORT Science in Action, Part 16: Science for reducing invasive fine fuels to restore wildlife habitat and ensure public safety

FORT researchers study invasive grass biology and management, to help resource managers reduce the abundance of these fine fuels, restore wildlife...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 15: Bat science in support of food and economic security

FORT Science in Action, Part 15: Bat science in support of food and economic security

A deadly fungus is causing large declines in hibernating bats around the world. Detailed life history information can support wildlife managers in...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 14: Science, leadership, and innovative technical solutions for efficient decision-making

FORT Science in Action, Part 14: Science, leadership, and innovative technical solutions for efficient decision-making

FORT’s Ecoinformatics and Wildlife Technology (ECOTECH) Branch works closely with state, federal, tribal, and nongovernmental partners to address...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 13: Predictive genetic tools for guiding resource management

FORT Science in Action, Part 13: Predictive genetic tools for guiding resource management

FORT scientists developed a flexible simulation model to predict the genetic consequences of planned, proposed, or previously implemented management...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 12: A decision optimization tool to facilitate efficient and effective sagebrush ecosystem management

FORT Science in Action, Part 12: A decision optimization tool to facilitate efficient and effective sagebrush ecosystem management

Sagebrush ecosystems represent one of the most imperiled biomes in North America. To guide strategic conservation efforts and help land managers...

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