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ABOUT THE LAB
ABOUT THE LAB
Our primary research focus is on the ecology of birds and other wildlife in semi-arid and arid rangelands. We are interested in addressing questions regarding wildlife population and community responses to rangeland management activities, such as prescribed fire and grazing systems, and how these activities can benefit biodiversity and wildlife habitat. We are also working on similar questions in croplands, and how practices such as tillage, irrigation, crop types, and landscape context determine patterns of habitat use and avian diversity.
Our primary research focus is on the ecology of birds and other wildlife in semi-arid and arid rangelands. We are interested in addressing questions regarding wildlife population and community responses to rangeland management activities, such as prescribed fire and grazing systems, and how these activities can benefit biodiversity and wildlife habitat. We are also working on similar questions in croplands, and how practices such as tillage, irrigation, crop types, and landscape context determine patterns of habitat use and avian diversity.
The presence of energy infrastructure and development of renewable energy sources add another layer of complexity and challenges for land managers balancing wildlife management and rangeland productivity and health. We seek to collaborate with partners to conduct research on managing and/or restoring rangeland systems to benefit wildlife conservation within renewable energy production areas in relation to industry needs and state and federal policy, resulting in integrated wildlife management practices best suited to energy dominated rangelands.
The presence of energy infrastructure and development of renewable energy sources add another layer of complexity and challenges for land managers balancing wildlife management and rangeland productivity and health. We seek to collaborate with partners to conduct research on managing and/or restoring rangeland systems to benefit wildlife conservation within renewable energy production areas in relation to industry needs and state and federal policy, resulting in integrated wildlife management practices best suited to energy dominated rangelands.
Ultimately, our goal is to contribute knowledge and understanding that will help wildlife populations and agriculture producers thrive in an increasingly complex mosaic of land uses, ownerships and challenges by developing integrated research and outreach programs that support ranchers, landowners and wildlife managers navigating Texas’ evolving landscapes.
Ultimately, our goal is to contribute knowledge and understanding that will help wildlife populations and agriculture producers thrive in an increasingly complex mosaic of land uses, ownerships and challenges by developing integrated research and outreach programs that support ranchers, landowners and wildlife managers navigating Texas’ evolving landscapes.
Andrew C. Kasner, Ph.D.
andrew.kasner@ag.tamu.edu
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