We study rangeland ecology to address drought, invasive species, and climate impacts—helping restore and sustain these vital ecosystems worldwide.
Restoring and Sustaining Rangelands
Our researchers study the world’s vast and environmentally critical rangelands, from arid deserts to semi-arid grasslands. Working closely with rangeland managers and communities, our faculty develop science-based strategies to restore degraded lands, enhance ecosystem productivity, and support biodiversity.
Science That Informs Policy
This research not only ensures that wildlands remain healthy and resilient for future generations but also provides policymakers with the data and guidance needed to protect these landscapes and the many benefits they provide to people and the planet.
Faculty
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Flavie Audoin
{Flah-vee Oh-dwan}Assistant Professor
Cooperative Extension Specialist in Plant-Herbivore Interactions and Targeted Grazing
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Courtney Duchardt
Assistant ProfessorCooperative Extension Specialist, Rangeland Wildlife
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Amy Ganguli
Professor, Cooperative Extension Specialist, and Marley Endowed Chair for Sustainable Rangeland StewardshipImage

Elise Gornish
Professor, Restoration EcologyCooperative Extension Specialist in Ecological Restoration
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Jacob Hennig
Assistant ProfessorCooperative Extension Specialist, Public Lands Grazing
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Michael Kotutwa Johnson
Assistant ProfessorCooperative Extension Specialist, Indigenous Resilience
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Aaron Lien
Assistant Professor, Rangeland Ecology and Adaptive ManagementImage

Mitch McClaran
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Rachel Mitchell
Associate Professor, Arid-Land Ecosystems
Research Staff
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Guillermo E. Ponce-Campos
Research Specialist, PrincipalMcClaran Lab