Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
Research + outreach in restoration and weed management in dry places. Director of the Desert Lab at Tumamoc Hill.
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Extension Interest Assessment: An Evaluation of Hispanics Residents of Florida
Our study examined the interests and preferences of Hispanic residents in Florida regarding extension services. We surveyed 481 adults, focusing on their interest in various topics, preferred informat...
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Extension Interest Assessment: An Evaluation of Hispanics Residents of Florida: open.clemson.edu/joe/vol63/is...
Spotify – Web Player
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The Sonoran Desert, stretching between the US and Mexico, is the most biologically diverse desert on earth. It is a desert alive with sounds. Environmental engineer L Tanfin and music composer G Rolland captured its biological and geophysical sounds: tinyurl.com/bdcu6thm
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Global Conservation
Salary: Grade 7 (£41,064 – £48,822 p.a. depending on experience) This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing...
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📣Job vacancy!📣
Research Fellow in Global Conservation at Leeds, working with Dave Williams (and me, a bit) to assess the impact of conservation initiatives on biodiversity, carbon, and people: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
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Research Fellow in Global Conservation at Leeds, working with Dave Williams (and me, a bit) to assess the impact of conservation initiatives on biodiversity, carbon, and people: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
#ConservationScience 🌍
Rangeland Restoration in the Great Basin - Come Rain or Shine
Dr. Charlie Clements leads the Great Basin Rangeland Research Unit of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service, where he conducts research on the restoration of...
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Rangeland Restoration in the Great Basin Podcast: rainorshine.buzzsprout.com/1136681/epis...
Drivers of Weed Control Implementation and Challenges: Perspectives From Weed Management Professionals
Invasive, nonnative plant species are a major driver of global change due to their ability to disrupt ecological structure and function. However, desp…
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Drivers of Weed Control Implementation and Challenges: Perspectives From Weed Management Professionals: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Seth M. Munson
Call to Artists - Grant Opportunity for Projects about Invasive Plants in the Sonoran Desert - Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
Now accepting proposals for one $3,000 grant to fund an art project that promotes increased public understanding around the issue of invasive plants in the Sonoran Desert. Proposed projects must […]
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Call to Artists – Grant Opportunity for Projects about Invasive Plants in the Sonoran Desert: artsfoundtucson.org/call-to-arti...
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Super interesting paper! Naturalized and Invasive Species Integrate Differently in the Trait Space of Local Plant Communities: onlinelibrary-wiley-com.ezproxy1.library.arizona.edu/doi/10.1111/...
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Bridging theory and practice to inform seed selection for restoration
Key differences between the agency guidance and scientific literature indicate opportunities to integrate theory and practice to improve seed selection. Research and guidance to mitigate the genetic ....
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Bridging theory and practice to inform seed selection for restoration: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Humans are helpful: centering people in restoration messaging increases their likelihood of engaging in some restoration actions
As biodiversity has decreased dramatically in recent decades, the importance of conservation efforts and, specifically, ecological restoration, in preserving natural ecosystems has grown in importanc....
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Humans are helpful: centering people in restoration messaging increases their likelihood of engaging in some restoration actions: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
What Drives the Success and Failure of Climate Change Adaptation Projects? A Qualitative Comparative Analysis | CAKE: Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange
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What Drives the Success and Failure of Climate Change Adaptation Projects? A Qualitative Comparative Analysis. www.cakex.org/documents/wh...
Urban Greening: Moving from Practice to Policy | CAKE: Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange
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Free webinar: Urban Greening: Moving from Practice to Policy. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 06:00 AM PST. www.cakex.org/community/ev...
ENSULIB Webinar: Sustaining a Seed Library
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Sustaining a Seed Library: Borrowing Procedures and Donations from the Community
Free webinar!
When: 13 November 2025
Time: 08:00 PST (17:00 CET)
Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AssYyDToc...
Free webinar!
When: 13 November 2025
Time: 08:00 PST (17:00 CET)
Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AssYyDToc...
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Oct 23
The leadership gap we can't afford to ignore
Discover what women in conservation need to succeed, from mentorship to safe spaces, and why equitable leadership strengthens environmental outcomes.
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What do women in conservation really need? This new study provides some insight: www.rewild.org/women-in-con...
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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Stinknet is a relatively new invasive plant in the United States. Take a short survey to help researchers understand how land managers are dealing with this emerging threat: uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Hello! I’m recruiting three graduate students (MS or PhD) to start in summer or fall 2026 . Projects are broadly focused on the ecology, restoration, and management of rangelands, deserts, and forests. Please share!
Lab website: functionalrestoration.nmsu.edu
Lab website: functionalrestoration.nmsu.edu
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Oct 22
Water buffalo being used in ‘experiment’ to restore biodiversity
Wildlife officials say it's an "experiment" to connect and restore habitats and boost biodiversity.
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Water buffalo being used in ‘experiment’ to restore biodiversity www.nbcrightnow.com/national/wat...
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Oct 22
WWF Portugal launches major ecological restoration initiative
WWF Portugal has launched Re-Store Portugal, a new nationwide initiative to restore degraded ecosystems and promote nature recovery.
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@bsky.app WWF Portugal launches major ecological restoration initiative: www.portugalresident.com/wwf-portugal...
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Oct 21
AIR Resilience Theme Grant Focuses on Fire and Restoration in the Sonoran Desert
The winners of the 2025-26 AIR Annual Resilience Theme Grant will integrate science, arts, and education to work with local community partners in Sonoran Desert wild land fire ecology and conservation...
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Grant Focuses on Fire and Restoration in the Sonoran Desert: air.arizona.edu/news/air-res...
Landscapes at a crossroads: using remote sensing to help nature recovery
PhD student Guilherme Castro is using high-resolution remote sensing technology to investigate how different land management practices can help to restore our landscapes.
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Landscapes at a crossroads: using remote sensing to help nature recovery: www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
Executive Director at Mountain Studies Institute
About Mountain Studies Institute (MSI)
The Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) seeks a visionary and collaborative Executive Director to lead our nonprofit mountain research and education organization in...
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#JOBALERT The Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) seeks a visionary and collaborative Executive Director to lead our nonprofit mountain research and education organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. 95-125k. mountain-studies-institute.breezy.hr/p/07c9a9d0d6...
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Supporting dryland restoration success with applied ecological forecasting of seeding outcomes
Dryland restoration seeding is challenging in large part because landscape heterogeneity and interannual variability contribute to highly variable plant establishment, leading to uncertainty about th...
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Supporting dryland restoration success with applied ecological forecasting of seeding outcomes: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Sep 24
The Effect of Active versus Passive Interventions on Riparian Rehabilitation Success
Anthropogenically-induced ecosystem transformations, like land-use change and biological invasions, have accelerated throughout the 20th century with significant impact on rivers and associated ripari...
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The Effect of Active versus Passive Interventions on Riparian Rehabilitation Success: er.uwpress.org/content/43/3...
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Sep 14
Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest and beyond to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world
Home gardeners and landscapers in the U.S. Southwest and beyond are turning more to collected rainwater.
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Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest and beyond to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world: apnews.com/article/rain...
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Sep 12
Community‐ecosystem interactions control plant biodiversity change before and after mangrove restoration
Restoring biological diversity and ecosystem function requires understanding how introduced species interact with one another and their environments. The most prevalent and challenging scenarios invo...
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Community-ecosystem interactions control plant biodiversity change before and after mangrove restoration: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
2025 Report: U.S. Science & Federal Funding Cuts
How 300+ researchers are navigating federal funding cuts in science. This report reveals strategies, challenges, and what institutions are doing to stay afloat.
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How U.S. Science Is Responding to Federal Funding Cuts: www.biorender.com/2025-science...
“Sack Lunch” for seedlings: Fall fertilization of rangeland shrub seedlings to improve outplanting success
In the United States, more than 1,400 native plant nurseries produce more than a billion seedlings for reforestation and restoration projects every year. Many years of monitoring and research have sho...
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Fall fertilization of rangeland shrubs improves planting success: usda-fs.wistia.com/medias/dy4e3...
Survive and Thrive: Identifying factors that enhance the growth and survival of tree seedlings planted after wildfire
In forests across the western United States, large, severe wildfires are creating treeless patches that are unlikely to reforest naturally due to a lack of seed sources and a warming climate. Active r...
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Enhancing growth and survival of seedlings planted post fire: usda-fs.wistia.com/medias/2z53u...
Welcome to EcoRestore | EcoRestore Portal
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EcoRestore is a free online portal for all resources needed for dryland management. EcoRestore California has just joined the family. You can check them all out here: ecorestoreportal.com. Want an EcoRestore for your state? Lets chat!
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Aug 27
Above and belowground effects of buffelgrass invasion in the Sonoran Desert - Biological Invasions
Invasive species pose a significant threat to biodiversity, particularly in arid ecosystems where extreme environmental conditions limit the capacity for rapid vegetation recovery. Buffelgrass (Cenchr...
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Above and belowground effects of buffelgrass invasion in the Sonoran Desert: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Dr. Elise Gornish
@restorecal.bsky.social
· Aug 26
Restoration treatments enhance tree growth and alter climatic constraints during extreme drought | US Forest Service Research and Development
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Restoration treatments enhance tree growth and alter climatic constraints during extreme drought: research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/6...