Social Ecological Dimensions

Key Resources and Studies

• Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie

• Communicating Effectively About Woody Plant Encroachment

  • Report from the Playa Lakes Joint Venture

• Unpacking the Human Dimensions of North America's Central Grasslands

• Grasslands Awareness Survey in Canada

• 2025 Conservation in the West Poll: 15th Annual Survey Results

• Private land conservation towards large landscape goals

  • Role of relational values, property rights orientations and perceived efficacy in ranchers' actions

• The land ethic of our grandparents is key to our grandchildren’s future

• Potential Landscapes for Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Ecosystem

  • Using ecological, political and social factors

• Creating accessible multi-lingual events and meetings

• Understanding Rural Attitudes Toward the Environment and Conservation in America

• Research finds ranchers consider diverse factors in managing their land

• CSU study on the economic impact of closing a processing facility 

• Federal climate vulnerability maps of overlooked communities

• A review of methods for assessing the social impacts of conservation

• The Central Role of Communities in Conservation

• Demonstrating Financial Impact of Conservation District Investments in Colorado

• Cargill builds workforce housing in Fort Morgan in 10 months