Ecological systems: Shortgrass PrairieSeptember 21, 2010This ecological system once covered most of Colorado east of the mountain front. Today, nearly 50% of our […]
Ecological systems: Spruce-Fir ForestsAugust 10, 2010These high elevation forests cover about 5% of Colorado’s landscape, and are characterized by dense stands of Engelmann […]
Ecological Systems: Alpine TundraMay 19, 2010When people think of Colorado, they often picture snow-covered alpine peaks. Yet this ecosystem covers only about 3% […]
Biodiversity Scorecard – measuring effective conservation for Colorado speciesJanuary 19, 2010Conservationists and planners need methods to identify priority areas for conservation, information on how to characterize the relative […]