western.sare.org resources tools-and-approaches-for-measuring-ecosystem-services-in-californias-grasslands-and-oak-woodlands Tools and Approaches for Measuring Ecosystem Services in California's Grasslands and Oak Woodlands Ecosystem services are the benefits humans receive from our natural ecosystems and working landscapes. These services include: forage production, erosion control, soil fertility, water storage, flood control, carbon storage, fire...
western.sare.org resources managing-for-wild-bees Managing for Wild Bees Pollination is a critical component of the crop production cycle, directly contributing to reproductive success for pollinator-dependent crops. Graduate student Hillary Sardinas evaluated the ability of hedgerow restorations to augment...
western.sare.org resources livestock-mortality-composting-manual Livestock Mortality Composting Manual Mortality management threatens the sustainability of livestock production in many ways. In recent years, concerns about mad cow disease reduced the availability and increased the cost of rendering services. Alternatives...