Potential Landscapes for Conservation of the Black‐Tailed Prairie Dog Ecosystem

• Published in: Diversity & distributions Vol. 31; no. 1
• Main Authors: Davidson, Ana D., Thiesen Brum, Fernanda, Houts, Michael, Menefee, Michael, Williamson, Matt, Sterling Krank, Lindsey, Van Pelt, Bill, Augustine, David J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2025
• Subjects: black‐footed ferret; black‐tailed prairie dogs; climate; climate change; conservation planning; Cynomys ludovicianus; decision support systems; ecosystems; grassland conservation; keystone species; land use; North America; politics; prairie dog ecosystem; spatial conservation prioritization; species; North America

ABSTRACT Aim To identify potential landscapes for the conservation of the black‐tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus; BTPD) ecosystem, across their historical geographical range within the United States. Location Central Grasslands of the United States. Methods We used a structured decision anal...