Yellowstone bioregional assessment: understanding the ecology and land use of Greater Yellowstone

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The goal of this report is to assess the major factors that influence species and ecosystem viability across the GYE as a context for the analysis and management of biodiversity by the US Forest Service. Specific objectives are the following: 1. Characterize the historic and current spatial patterns and conditions of terrestrial plant and animal resources at the spatial scale of the GYE. 2. Synthesize current knowledge of the species, communities, and ecosystems at risk across the ecosystem. 3. Derive guidelines to enhance the management of viability of these at-risk elements across the GYE. The paper first examines historic to present interactions in climate, geomorphology, vegetation, disturbance, wildlife, and land use as a context for management. Current knowledge of biodiversity elements that are at risk is then summarized. Thirdly, ecological theory is used as a basis for deriving guidelines to aid the management of biodiversity.

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SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Hansen A. 2006. Yellowstone bioregional assessment understanding the ecology and land use of Greater Yellowstone. Bozeman (MT): Montana State University,, Landscape Biodiversity Lab. 46 p. Tech. Rep. #2. [accessed 2016 Jan 14]. http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5379235.pdf