Invasion of non-native grasses have increased the frequency of fires in the sagebrush steppe. Consequences include more damaging fires, declines in sagebrush-dependent species, and changes in soil nutrients. Scientists study how to restore sagebrush areas to promote native species.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-03-04 19:52:47 |
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| Description | Invasion of non-native grasses have increased the frequency of fires in the sagebrush steppe. Consequences include more damaging fires, declines in sagebrush-dependent species, and changes in soil nutrients. Scientists study how to restore sagebrush areas to promote native species. |
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| Source | United States Geological Survey |
| Selector | Bates |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-03-04 19:48:05 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2009-03-05 19:25:59 |
| Language | English |
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