Bridging the research-management gap: landscape science in practice on public lands in the western United States

Author:

Carter Sarah K.ORCID,Pilliod David S.ORCID,Haby TravisORCID,Prentice Karen L.ORCID,Aldridge Cameron L.ORCID,Anderson Patrick J.ORCID,Bowen Zachary H.ORCID,Bradford John B.ORCID,Cushman Samuel A.,DeVivo Joseph C.,Duniway Michael C.ORCID,Hathaway Ryan S.,Nelson Lisa,Schultz Courtney A.ORCID,Schuster Rudy M.ORCID,Trammell E. JamieORCID,Weltzin Jake F.ORCID

Abstract

Abstract Context Landscape science relies on foundational concepts of landscape ecology and seeks to understand the physical, biological, and human components of ecosystems to support land management decision-making. Incorporating landscape science into land management decisions, however, remains challenging. Many lands in the western United States are federally owned and managed for multiple uses, including recreation, conservation, and energy development. Objective We argue for stronger integration of landscape science into the management of these public lands. Methods We open by outlining the relevance of landscape science for public land planning, management, and environmental effects analysis, including pertinent laws and policies. We identify challenges to integrating landscape science into public land management, including the multijurisdictional nature and complicated spatial pattern of public lands, the capacity of agencies to identify and fill landscape science needs, and perceptions about the meaning of landscape approaches to management. Results We provide several recent examples related to landscape monitoring, restoration, reclamation, and conservation in which landscape science products were developed specifically to support decision-making. Conclusions We close by highlighting three actions—elevating the importance of science-management partnerships dedicated to coproducing actionable landscape science products, identifying where landscape science could foster efficiencies in the land-use planning process, and developing scenario-based landscape models for shrublands—that could improve landscape science support for public land planners and managers.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Nature and Landscape Conservation,Ecology,Geography, Planning and Development

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