PLoS One September 2020 PMID 32574224

Effects of pyric herbivory on prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus spp) habitat.

Heath D Starns, Samuel D Fuhlendorf, Robert D Elmore, Dirac Twidwell, Eric T Thacker, Torre J Hovick, Barney Luttbeg

Mentions

8
Peak: 3 in Dec 2020
across 2 sources since Jun 2020

Extended reach

136,760
potential audience

Total likes

21

Video views

1,412

Mentions per month

Jun 2020 – Mar 2021

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The positive tone and references to specific methods like 'patch-burn-grazing' and phrases such as 'highlight the potential' reflect a general agreement on the importance of the research, with participants actively engaging by sharing links and discussing implications for prairie habitat management, indicating genuine interest and recognition of impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments agree that the study highlights important benefits of combining fire and grazing for prairie-chicken habitats.

InterestModerate interest

Comments show moderate enthusiasm, with some urging others to check out the research and noting its relevance to conservation efforts.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include referencing the article, mentioning specific techniques like patch-burn-grazing, and citing involved institutions, indicating active participation.

ImpactModerate impact

The strategic management approaches mentioned suggest a meaningful impact on prairie conservation practices, which are recognized as potentially influential.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that pyric herbivory, which involves combining controlled fires with grazing by herbivores, creates more diverse and suitable habitats for prairiechickens compared to fire-only methods, by increasing forb cover and extending patches of bare ground.
  • Both management techniques maintained vegetation within the key height and cover ranges needed during different prairiechicken life stages, but pyric herbivory better managed vegetation height and biomass, reducing it for longer periods after fires.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that pyric herbivory can enhance prairiechicken habitat quality by promoting vegetation conditions that are important for their reproduction and survival.]

Top posts

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UF Game Lab
@UFGameLab · X

Interested in learning more about the patch-burn-grazing article we discussed in the podcast? Check it out here on @PLOSONE ! https://t.co/T990z9BgaS https://t.co/PpRrakGbLE

Dec 22, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 552 followers View post →
Nebraska NRT
@NebraskaNRT · X

Prairie chickens appear to fare better in grasslands managed with both fire and grazing, #NE_NRT professor Dirac Twidwell and others say: https://t.co/PINPGwhkJF #NSFNRT @unlagrohort @UNLSNR https://t.co/7rpPjnsqvy

Dec 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 279 followers View post →
PLOS One
@PLOSONE · X

Starns and colleagues from @okstate, @UNLincoln, @USUAggies and @NDSU highlight the potential of using prescribed fires and grazing for the conservation of endangered American prairie-chickens in the southern Great Plains #prairies (4/5) https://t.co/8fYVRJIAzz https://t.co/v5IMtavoPS

Jun 26, 2020 · 1 like · 126,783 followers View post →
Holly Jones
@DocHPJones · X

RT @UFDEERLab: Interested in learning more about the patch-burn-grazing article we discussed in the podcast? Check it out here on @PLOSONE…

Jan 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,331 followers View post →

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Holly Jones
@DocHPJones · X

RT @UFDEERLab: Interested in learning more about the patch-burn-grazing article we discussed in the podcast? Check it out here on @PLOSONE…

Jan 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,331 followers View post →
Nebraska NRT
@NebraskaNRT · X

Prairie chickens appear to fare better in grasslands managed with both fire and grazing, #NE_NRT professor Dirac Twidwell and others say: https://t.co/PINPGwhkJF #NSFNRT @unlagrohort @UNLSNR https://t.co/7rpPjnsqvy

Dec 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 279 followers View post →
Marcus Lashley
@DrDisturbance · X

RT @UFDEERLab: Interested in learning more about the patch-burn-grazing article we discussed in the podcast? Check it out here on @PLOSONE…

Dec 22, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,388 followers View post →
UF Game Lab
@UFGameLab · X

Interested in learning more about the patch-burn-grazing article we discussed in the podcast? Check it out here on @PLOSONE ! https://t.co/T990z9BgaS https://t.co/PpRrakGbLE

Dec 22, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 552 followers View post →
PLOS One
@PLOSONE · X

Starns and colleagues from @okstate, @UNLincoln, @USUAggies and @NDSU highlight the potential of using prescribed fires and grazing for the conservation of endangered American prairie-chickens in the southern Great Plains #prairies (4/5) https://t.co/8fYVRJIAzz https://t.co/v5IMtavoPS

Jun 26, 2020 · 1 like · 126,783 followers View post →