Topic: Big Sagebrush: habitat fragmentation from grazing, invasive species, and fire are affecting Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata). Wildfire. (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Upper Snake River Tribes

Acquire a seedbank of seeds appropriate for different habitat locations and reservations.

Cultural Resources Ecosystems
Upper Snake River Tribes

Select Big Sagebrush varieties well suited for the site when reseeding post wildfire or other disturbance.

Cultural Resources Ecosystems
Upper Snake River Tribes

Nursery managers can select locally adapted, genetically appropriate materials for restoration using gene expression atlases that have been developed for...

Cultural Resources Ecosystems
Upper Snake River Tribes

Actively move sage to higher elevations (assisted migration).

Cultural Resources Ecosystems
Upper Snake River Tribes

Gear habitat restoration to site specific characteristics.

Ecosystems