Sustainable Ranching in Utah: A Boon for Wildlife and Livestock | Read how Stephen and Kris Ellis keep their family tradition alive and strong on the Circle Bar Ranch.

Through NRCS partnerships with the Wood River Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy and local ranching families, two new conservation easements protect an additional 2,500 acres of prime sagebrush habitat in Idaho’s Pioneers-to-Craters landscape.

Ask an Expert – Andrew Olsen explains his research that shows sage grouse populations rise 12% following sustained and targeted conifer removal.

Science to Solutions – New research highlights reduction and expansion of conifer encroachment in sagebrush ecosystems.

New report from the Conservation Effects Assessment Project confirms multiple benefits of removing encroaching conifers.

New video highlights the Conner Ranch in Belle Fourche, South Dakota where Dan and Cindi Conner have worked with SGI and other partners to improve their ranch for sage grouse and livestock.

Pheasants Forever is a key partner helping NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife efforts like the Sage Grouse Initiative and the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative.

New research highlights the importance of mesic resources for sage grouse and other wildlife species.

New research shows that grazing lands grow more bugs for birds to eat.

New research shows grazing access to public lands in the western U.S. can be good for ranching and wildlife.