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Wildland Resources

News

Utah Sage-grouse Summit Establishes Common Dialogue; Recordings Available March 6, 2014
According to Terry Messmer, USU Extension wildlife specialist & summit coordinator, the event served to establish a common dialogue and provided new information.
In Grassland Ecosystems, Diversity Increases Stability Says USU Ecologist February 20, 2014
Species diversity allows grassland communities to function with greater stability, says Utah State University ecologist Peter Adler.
Jim Lutz: Breakthrough Study of Early Apes' Forested Habitat February 18, 2014
We now have definitive evidence Proconsul lived in more than one habitat and one of those was a dense, closed-canopy, tropical forest.

Events

March 10, 2014 Spring Break!
March 19, 2014 Ecology Center Seminar: Dan Doak Seminar
March 20, 2014 Ecology Center Seminar: Dan Doak Seminar

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Integrating forest, range, and wildlife sciences

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Wildland Resources is to achieve excellence in integrating forest, range, and wildlife sciences, while building knowledge to assist in understanding, restoring, and conserving terrestrial ecosystems. As educators, we mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels, synthesizing established knowledge and cutting-edge research into a dynamic and highly relevant curriculum. As researchers, we apply internationally recognized scientific expertise, an interdisciplinary approach, and a collaborative spirit to develop innovative solutions for the conservation and management of the natural resources of our changing planet. As extension professionals, we help the people on the land understand and use research-based knowledge to improve their livelihoods through enlightened stewardship of ecosystem goods and services.

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USU Rangeland Resources Degree accredited with SRM
USU Forestry Degree accredited with SAF

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