
 Future Ecologies 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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 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 
