Lava Lake Conservation Studies

Scientific Research in the Pioneer Mountains – Craters of the Moon Landscape - Supported by Lava Lake (2001 – 2009)

Recent Studies:

• Bradley, B. 2007. Short term impacts of changing grazing regime in central Idaho detected with remote sensing. Princeton University. Princeton, NJ.
• Bunting, S. and E. Strand. 2008. Enhancing spatial heterogeneity of grazed landscapes: implications to the fire fuel matrix. University of Idaho. Moscow, ID.
• Carlisle, J. 2007. Analysis of riparian bird population changes in the Pioneer Mountain Foothills at Lava Lake Ranch from 2001-2007. Boise, ID.
• Castelon Lowe, C. 2008. An examination of insect communities and their response to changes in vegetation structure with emphasis on Coleoptera and Hymenoptera in a sagebrush steppe habitat in south-central Idaho. Master’s Thesis. University of Idaho. Moscow, ID.
• Karl, J, K. Colson, A.R. Sands, and B. Unnasch. 2008. The Landscape Toolbox: Integrating Tools and Methods for Effective Rangeland Management at Multiple Spatial Scales. The Nature Conservancy, Boise, ID.
• O’Sullivan, M.T., K.M. Murray, and S.Bergen. 2008. Maintaining Connectivity for Wide-Ranging Species: Pronghorn Migration Routes and Crucial Habitat in the Lost River Sinks Landscape. Lava Lake Institute. Hailey, ID.
• O’Sullivan, M.T. and J. Yeo. 2007. Sagebrush steppe habitat monitoring at Lava Lake Ranch. Lava Lake Land & Livestock. Hailey, ID
• O’Sullivan, M.T. and J. Yeo. 2007. Change detection in aspen habitat at Lava Lake Ranch 2003-2006. Lava Lake Land & Livestock. Hailey, ID
• Pollock, M. 2009. Effects of sheep grazing and habitat composition on Brewer's sparrow and vesper sparrow habitat selection and breeding success in mountain big sagebrush steppe.. Master’s Thesis. University of Idaho. Moscow, ID.
• Scheintaub, M.R. and M.T. O’Sullivan 2002-2008 Riparian Monitoring Summary & Analysis. Lava Lake Land & Livestock. Hailey, ID
• Strand, E., S. Bunting, and M.T. O’Sullivan. 2008. Change detection in quaking aspen using current and historical aerial photography. University of Idaho. Moscow, ID.
• Wijayrante, U.C. and D. A. Pyke. 2008. Investigating seed longevity of Mountain and Wyoming Big Sagebrush. Forest and Rangeland ecosystem Science Center, USGS. Corvallis, OR.
• Zaroban, D. 2008. Distribution, habitat use, ranging behavior, and disturbances influencing the Wood River sculpin. Department of Environmental Quality. Boise, ID.

Completed Studies:

• Barnes, L.J. 2001. Avifaunal surveys of Pot Creek and Muldoon grazing allotments, Sawtooth National Forest, ID
• Coulter, C.L. and S.K. Rust. 2002. Rare plant inventory of the Pioneer Mountain Ranch. Biskay, Lava Lake, and Muldoon Units. Idaho Conservation Data Center. Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Boise, ID
• Hawk, J.E. and J.P. Shive. 2002. Amphibian and reptile inventory of the Pioneer Mountain Ranch. The Tim and Randy Ecology Company, Inc. Rigby, ID.
• Karl, J. and A.R. Sands. 2005. An assessment of livestock grazing capability and capacity in the Pioneer Mountains of South-central Idaho. The Nature Conservancy. Hailey, ID.
• Land & Water Consulting, Inc. 2003. Fish Creek sediment source inventory. Missoula, MT
• Lowe, B.S., 2006. Greater sage-grouse use of threetip sagebrush and seeded sagebrush-steppe. M.S. Thesis. Idaho State University. Pocatello, ID
• Marks, J.S. 2002. Avifaunal survey of riparian areas and wetlands, Pioneer Mountain Ranch. University of Montana. Missoula, MT
• Marks, J.S. 2001. Avifaunal survey of riparian areas and wetlands, Pioneer Mountain Ranch. University of Montana. Missoula, MT
• Mitchell, P. 2004. Soils, ecological sites, and rangeland production mapping and interpretation of the Pioneer Mountain Ranch Study Area. Spatial Dynamics. Boise, ID
• Newlon, K and Saab, V. 2004. Influences of livestock grazing on populations and habitats of Lewis’s woodpecker and other migratory landbirds breeding in aspen riparian woodlands. USFS. Bozeman, MT.
• Paige, L.C. 2005. Bird Survey of Riparian and Wetland Areas. Ravenworks Ecology. Stevensville, MT.
• Rich, T. 2005. Long term changes in breeding bird populations and habitat, Laidlaw Park, Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Boise, ID.
• Rust, S.K., J.J. Miller, C. L. Coulter, A.C. Hardman, and M.C. Russell. 2005. Inventory and assessment of upland vegetation: Southern Pioneer Mountains. Idaho Conservation Data Center. Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Boise, ID.
• Rust, S.K., C.J. Murphy, C. L. Coulter, A.G. Tackett, and G.B. Easdale. 2003. Inventory and assessment of vegetation of the Pioneer Mountain Foothills. Idaho Conservation Data Center. Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Boise, ID.
• Rust, S.K., C.J. Murphy, C. L. Coulter, A.G. Tackett, and G.B. Easdale. 2001. Inventory and assessment of upland vegetation on the Pioneer Mountain Ranch. Conservation Data Center. Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Boise, ID

For more information on these studies go to www.lavalakeinstitute.org