Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae [L.] Nevski), an exotic annual grass, is rapidly spreading and
causing ecological damage across the western United States. Because this exotic plant occupies vast areas and because
management resources are limited, it is critical that land managers prioritize where they direct treatment and monitoring
efforts. Identifying where...
In a previous article, Beschta et al. (Environ
Manag 51(2):474–491, 2013) argue that grazing by large
ungulates (both native and domestic) should be eliminated
or greatly reduced on western public lands to reduce
potential climate change impacts. The authors did not
present a balanced synthesis of the scientific literature, and...