Programmatic Advancements in Ecological Restoration and Conservation Management in the Mojave Desert: an Update from the University of Nevada Las Vegas

In this talk, researchers Scott Abella and Lindsay Chiquoine with the University of Nevada Las Vegas will present new papers and results from ongoing collaborative projects to advance habitat restoration and conservation management in the Mojave Desert. Projects include a range of innovative techniques from abiotic restoration treatments to native plant materials development and field outplanting studies. Results for many projects emphasize a long-term, multi-decade perspective to compare how well short-term results match longer-term outcomes, a common uncertainty during the restoration of desert habitats. Restoration treatments that worked very well will be discussed, together with treatments that did not work well but highlight areas for future progress in developing effective restoration practices.