First-of-its-kind research on the impact of California's resurgent population of protected gray wolves shows rising predation and costs to cattle ranchers. It underscores the need to move “toward some kind of coexistence,” rangelands specialist Ken Tate says.
A study led by UC Davis researchers shows that genetic diversity within a single species can significantly impact the survival of entire food webs. This finding has important implications for agriculture, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation.
A study led by the University of Southampton, with UC Davis’ Gail Taylor, shows that expanding wind and solar energy production won't necessarily harm protected areas. Careful land use zoning can minimize overlap, helping conserve biodiversity.
A study by UC Davis researchers found that reintroducing cattle grazing to vernal pools after 40 years of rest increased plant diversity. The cattle’s hoofprints create microdepressions that help native species thrive in these ecosystems.
A new study led by Caspar Donnison at UC Davis found that converting land from agriculture to non-food bioenergy crops boosts biodiversity by 75%, especially benefiting bird populations and soil microbes. More research is needed on cultural services.
Is adaptation to cold environments regulated by a few genes, thousands of genes, or a specific set (or different sets) of genes each time? Ross-Ibarra and colleagues are trying to answer these questions.
