Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Assessment - Shrublands

The Grasslands National Park samples Sage Grouse habitat in a series of randomly located plots in upland grassland and valley grassland ecotypes within an 8 kilometer radius of an active lek. At each plot, a 100 m transect is established, with 24 evenly spaced quadrats.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:56 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:56 (UTC)
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title_fr Évaluation de l'habitat du tétras des armoises - Prairies
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