Sage grouse will be a key subject of the Dec. 9-10 conference (see press release below), followed by a Dec. 11 workshop hosted by the Society for Range Management, Nevada Chapter:
Tools & Mgmt Applications Workshop for Managing Greater Sage-Grouse

November may be a slower time for sage grouse activity as the birds migrate and settle in to their wintering sagebrush favorite habitats, but it’s a busy month for the Sage Grouse Initiative. Check out our two E-News for a quick roundup:

The Sage Grouse Initiative posts job vacancies as we learn about them related to Sage Grouse Initiative, sage grouse or related fields. Currently, we are featuring two open positions.

Matador Ranch covers 60,000 acres, but the grass bank program based there has improved another 220,000 acres of wildlife habitat on neighboring ranches.

“It is important to preserve and maintain the history of the area and the legacy of the cattle. The only way to protect the land is to not put houses on it.” – Mark Lacey, rancher (from ESLT website)

Where Can Sage-Grouse Live?
Why good grazing practices and more state and federal land-use regulations are essential for keeping these beleaguered birds off the endangered species list.

In late September, the PF national board members had their first chance to tour a ranch enrolled in the Initiative, to experience the thrill of sage grouse flushing from the sagebrush-steppe, and to present awards to top Idaho agency leaders for sage grouse conservation.

Conservation enhancements directly linked to the SGI field staff working one-on-one with landowners have crossed the million acre mark.