Public land livestock grazing has a significant social cost in terms of carbon emissions contributing to climate warming. Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Utah. Photo George Wuerthner An important paper was published […]
Livestock Impacts To Desert Regions
ABSTRACT: Livestock production occurs in all deserts (except polar deserts). In many desert areas, it is the single most significant human impact. Livestock production includes grazing plants and all associated […]
BLM To Continue To Permit Livestock Degradation to San Pedro National Conservation Area
Changes in the riparian vegetation along the San Pedro River before and after livestock removal from the main river corridor. The Bureau of Land Management released its Environmental Assessment for […]
Rewilding the West and the 2023 Farm Bill
The Rewilding the West proposal calls for the restoration of wolves across federal lands. Photo George Wuerthner The current Farm Bill, which Congress passed in 2018, is set to expire […]
How Rewilding Could Restore The Colorado River Flows
Colorado River inner gorge from Tuweep (Tonoweap) overlook, Grand Canyon NP, AZ. Photo George Wuerthner Seven states utilize the Colorado River water for irrigation and domestic water supplies. It […]
Western Rewilding Network Proposal
Restoration of wolves in the Western Rewilding Network would help “heal” the West. Photo George Wuerthner A new study published in Bioscience proposes rewilding the West with a system of […]
Key Impacts of Livestock Production (not just grazing) Upon the Land.
The ecological impacts of livestock production is significant and there is seldom a full accounting of these costs. Photo George Wuerthner Livestock is responsible for more ecological damage to the […]
Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Legislation Introduced
Livestock grazing in the arid West has a disproportionate impact on ecosystems. but especially on public lands which are to be managed for other values. Photo George Wuerthner Representatives Adam […]