Nature or Nurture? Researchers Say Both Important for Imperiled Sagebrush Ecosystems

“Sagebrush steppe helps to maintain soil stability, water availability, stabilize the natural wildfires regimen and provides crucial wildlife habitat,” said Requena-Mullor. “Our research allows an understanding of how human impacts occurring at a local scale affect sagebrush at broader scales and provides key insights for its long-term conservation.”