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LANDER — For decades, federal and state land managers have used a method of mowing and applying herbicide to Wyoming big sagebrush as a way to improve habitat for greater

LANDER — For decades, federal and state land managers have used a method of mowing and applying herbicide to Wyoming big sagebrush as a way to improve habitat for greater

LANDER — For decades, federal and state land managers have used a method of mowing and applying herbicide to Wyoming big sagebrush as a way to improve habitat for greater

Efforts to improve sage-grouse habitat through conventional management practices may be ineffective—and even counterproductive—according to research by Wyoming scientists.

The new study suggests removing Wyoming big sagebrush - intended to benefit sage-grouse - is ineffective and may have negative impacts.

Jun. 6—Every weekend, Sara Hix and Jason Levan, of Hamburg, take a hike on the Kernsville Dam Recreation Area near their home. "It's a secluded place to walk with no traffic," Hix said. On Saturday, area hikers like them had more of a reason to get onto the trails with it being National Trails Day. Organized by the American Hiking Society, the day is a series of events to promote and maintain ...