Guidelines for managing lesser prairie-chicken populations and their habitats

Hagen, Christian A.; Jamison, Brent E.; Giesen, Kenneth M.; Riley, Terry Z.

doi:10.2193/0091-7648(2004)32[69:gfmlpp]2.0.co;2

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“…Although tree removal has long been suggested for conserving prairie and sage-grouse (Grange, 1948;Hamerstrom et al, 1952;Connelly et al, 2000;Hagen et al, 2004), few studies have actually quantified effects of conifer management on those grouse species and their habitats (Hagen et al, 2004;USFWS, 2015). Many studies have documented negative effects of woody encroachment on prairie grouse (Freese, 2009;Casazza et al, 2011;McNew et al, 2012;Lautenbach, 2015), but our study represents a major step forward in evaluating the effects of landscape-scale habitat restoration for sage-grouse and prairie grouse in general.…”

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Thresholds and Time Lags in Effects of Energy Development on Greater Sage‐Grouse Populations

Harju¹,

Dzialak²,

Taylor³

et al. 2010

J Wildl Manag

124

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Rapid expansion of energy development in some portions of the Intermountain West, USA, has prompted concern regarding impacts to declining greater sage‐grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations. We used retrospective analyses of public data to explicitly investigate potential thresholds in the relationship between lek attendance by male greater sage‐grouse, the presence of oil or gas wells near leks (surface occupancy), and landscape‐level density of well pads. We used generalized linear models and generalized estimating equations to analyze data on peak male attendance at 704 leks over 12 years in Wyoming, USA. Within this framework we also tested for time‐lag effects between development activity and changes in lek attendance. Surface occupancy of oil or gas wells adjacent to leks was negatively associated with male lek attendance in 5 of 7 study areas. For example, leks that had ≥ 1 oil or gas well within a 0.4‐km (0.25‐mile) radius encircling the lek had 35–91% fewer attending males than leks with no well within this radius. In 2 of these 5 study areas, negative effects of well surface occupancy were present out to 4.8 km, the largest radius we investigated. Declining lek attendance was also associated with a higher landscape‐level density of well pads; lek attendance at well‐pad densities of 1.54 well pads/km2 (4 well pads/mile2) ranged from 13% to 74% lower than attendance at unimpacted leks (leks with zero well pads within 8.5 km). Lek attendance at a well‐pad density of 3.09 well pads/km2 (8 well pads/mile2) ranged from 77% to 79% lower than attendance at leks with no well pad within 8.5 km. Further, our analysis of time‐lag effects suggested that there is a delay of 2–10 years between activity associated with energy development and its measurable effects on lek attendance. These results offer new information for consideration by land managers on spatial and temporal associations between human activity and lek attendance in sage‐grouse, and suggest that regional variation is an important consideration in refining existing management strategies.

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confidence: 99%

Thresholds and Time Lags in Effects of Energy Development on Greater Sage‐Grouse Populations

Harju¹,

Dzialak²,

Taylor³

et al. 2010

J Wildl Manag

124

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“…Grassland bird communities are of particular interest due to recent declines and their role as indicators of grassland health (Peterjohn and Sauer, 1999;Brennan and Kuvlesky, 2005). Prairie grouse have specifically been identified as species to focus grassland conservation efforts because they require large blocks of diverse habitat (Svedarsky et al, 2000;Poiani et al, 2001;Hagen et al, 2004;Silvy and Hagen, 2004;Brennan and Kuvlesky, 2005;Pruett et al, 2009).…”

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Age‐Specific Survival and Probable Causes of Mortality in Female Lesser Prairie‐Chickens

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Long‐term population declines and habitat reductions have increased concern over the status of the lesser prairie‐chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus). Robust estimates of demographic parameters are essential for identifying population declines and planning effective management. We evaluated the effects of age and season on the survival of female lesser prairie‐chickens at 2 sites in southwestern Kansas, USA. Using telemetry data from a 7‐year field study (from 1997 to 2003), we estimated seasonal (Apr—Sep) and annual (Apr—Mar) survival. We also examined daily survival rates of females attending nests during the 26‐day incubation period and young during the 14‐day early brood‐rearing period. We evaluated the probable mortality causes of radiomarked birds by examining evidence at recovery sites. We captured 227 female lesser prairie‐chickens (87 yearlings, 117 ad, and 23 age undetermined) and fitted them with radiotransmitters. Estimates of 12‐month survival were lower among yearlings (Ŝ12 = 0.429, SE = 0.117) and adults at site I (Ŝ12 > = 0.302, SE = 0.080) than among yearlings (Ŝ12 = 0.588, SE = 0.100) and adults at site II (Ŝ12 > = 0.438, SE = 0.083). The patterns in timing of mortality and age‐specific 6‐month survival were consistent with those of 12‐month estimates at site I from 1998 to 2002, with a peak in mortality during May and June. Females tending to nests or to prefledged chicks had lower daily survival (DŜRtend = 0.993, SE = 0.001) than females not involved in these activities (DŜRfailedbreeder = 0.997, SE = 0.002). We recorded 92 mortalities from April 1997 to March 2003, and 59% and 11% were attributed to predation by mammals and raptors, respectively. Our research suggests that predation during the nesting season can have a major impact on lesser prairie‐chicken demography, and conservation efforts should focus on enhancing female survival during the nesting and brood‐rearing seasons.

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“…Some authors have hypothesized that overgrazing is a major reason for declines of lesser prairie chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) populations because of degradation of nesting habitat (see Hagen et al 2004). However, moderate grazing in sandy regions can yield greater basal FIGURE 3 Grazing effects on grassland bird habitat in the North American Great Plains (adapted from Knopf 1996). cover of mid-grasses and forbs that may be beneficial to both nesting success and brood rearing.…”

Section: North American Great Plains Examplementioning

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Conservation Grazing Management: A Novel Approach to Livestock Management and Biodiversity Conservation on the Canary Islands

Asensio

Lauenroth

2012

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture

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The relationship between agricultural practices and biodiversity has become an important topic in European and American research and policies. Although most of the research has been on row-crop agriculture, grazing has recently received attention. We consider bird population responses to grazing intensity as an example of the potential of conservation grazing. We use North American Great Plains bird populations as an example and explore research and management possibilities of conservation grazing for the Canary Islands as they are a hot spot of biodiversity in Europe and have an important and growing goat population.

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Guidelines for managing lesser prairie-chicken populations and their habitats

Cited by 91 publications

References 34 publications

Thresholds and Time Lags in Effects of Energy Development on Greater Sage‐Grouse Populations

Thresholds and Time Lags in Effects of Energy Development on Greater Sage‐Grouse Populations

Age‐Specific Survival and Probable Causes of Mortality in Female Lesser Prairie‐Chickens

Conservation Grazing Management: A Novel Approach to Livestock Management and Biodiversity Conservation on the Canary Islands

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