ecology

The field of study examines human behavior and the natural environment to understand how people interact with wildlands, and how to create experiences that preserve natural resources while promoting the benefits of outdoor recreation. We hear from a scholar that studies recreation ecology.

The invasive Russian olive tree can cause havoc in river ecosystems around the West. But a group of organizations outside of Durango has found a way to…

Retired newspaper editor and former National Park Service ranger Tom Vaughn took the above photo of a praying mantis eating a hummingbird at his home…

Eurasian collared doves have spread rapidly across the United States since they were introduced from south-central Europe and Asia in the 1980s.…

A proposed bike and pedestrian trail from Cortez to Mancos could adversely affect wildlife, and discussions are needed about ways to reduce impacts.That’s…

Trees stressed by global warming may not be able to survive simply by creeping up to higher elevations.That’s the finding of a Department of Energy-funded…

A new report says removing invasive junipers from sagebrush landscapes helps snow remain longer in the spring.The Sage Grouse Initiative, which is led by…