PI’s and student have compiled and coded an extensive literature review of social science in the sagebrush biome. They have also developed, piloted and refined a social science needs assessment survey which has been transmitted to over 600 stakeholders in the sagebrush system (identified through Patrick Bixler’s work). They are now planning to conduct focus sessions in 4 states they are focusing on (WY, CO, ID, and OR), with the intent to focus a significant portion of the focus group discussion on the ways in which social science can inform decision making for sagebrush management and conservation.
