Conduct research on the basic biology and population trends of the Greater Sage Grouse.
What is the geographic distribution and habitat of the species?
Is the species increasing, decreasing, or relatively steady in numbers, for its available habitat in the region? How has human presence impacted the species?
What are biological factors that are critical to consider e.g., reproductive factors, food resource requirements, particular habitat requirements, threats to the species’ status, vulnerability to climate change, or whatever is most germane for your species?
What are the general management goals for this species in terms of its biology?
Please summarize the basic biology of your chosen species, covering the above questions specifically, but other points of interest as necessary. This will comprise a complete section of the final report. It must provide adequate context for other people to understand the issue—such as the team who will be developing the final management plan, the stakeholders from whom you will be gathering information —who have not done the research you have. You must cite at least 5 sources, APA style. The resulting section should be between 400 and 750 words in length, not counting the Bibliography at the end.