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USGS Research on Invasive Grass-Fire Cycles in Native Grasslands

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a research partner to investigate invasive grass-fire cycles in native grasslands of the eastern sagebrush biome. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Climate Adaptation Science Center. - Research partners and collaborators: The selected Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner will collaborate with resource managers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. - Requested service: One research project to map the invasive grass-fire cycle, document cycle thresholds, assess future fire, weather, and invasion scenarios in the north-central region, and synthesize regionally appropriate management practices. - Expected outputs include reports, analyses, and digital data intended to support resource management. - Funding and duration: Estimated funding is $375,000 for a two-year project; no specific start or end dates are stated. - Products and vendors: No hardware, product part numbers, or commercial vendors are specified.

Description

The Geological Survey is seeking a participating partner of the Rocky Mountains CESU to conduct research on the invasive grass-fire cycle in native grasslands in the eastern sagebrush biome. Work includes documenting thresholds in the cycle, analyzing future fire, weather, and invasion scenarios, and synthesizing regionally appropriate management practices. The project will collaborate with resource managers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Wyoming Department of Agriculture to inform where post-fire interventions may be effective or unnecessary. One two-year cooperative agreement is anticipated, with estimated funding of $375,000.

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