Rangeland dynamics: investigating vegetation composition and structure of urban and exurban prairie dog habitat

Rapid human population growth and habitat modification in the western United States has led to the formation of urban and exurban rangelands. Many of these rangelands are also home to populations of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus). Our study aimed to compare the vegetation compositi...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Hopson, Paul Meiman, Graeme Shannon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/736.pdf