

FE5.8 - Home on the Rangelands: The Beef and the Butterflies (Part 2)
Mar 18, 2024
Exploring the impact of grazing on landscapes and rare species, balancing conservation with sustainable grazing; unique ecosystem of 'the plug' in California attracting rare plant species; intricate balance between endangered butterfly, native plant habitat, and threats posed by cattle grazing; challenges of managing cattle grazing to prevent negative impacts on ecosystems.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Balancing Livestock Grazing on Public Lands
01:33 • 6min
Exploring the Ecology of Tulari Hill in Urbanized San Jose
07:23 • 2min
Serpentine Soils and Rare Butterflies
08:57 • 13min
Ecosystem Interconnections and Habitat Changes
21:49 • 2min
Exploring Sustainability and Ecological Threats in California
23:42 • 3min
Unforeseen Consequences: Cattle Grazing Reveals Non-Native Species Issues
26:13 • 12min
Conservation Efforts and Environmental Impact of Livestock Agriculture
38:00 • 14min
Balancing Benefits and Costs of Cattle Grazing
51:30 • 10min
Exploring the Role of Cows and the Ecosystem
01:01:29 • 2min