Woody Invasion in the Great Plains Diminishes Water Resources

A new study from University of Nebraska-Lincoln ecologist and Working Lands for Wildlife partner, Dirac Twidwell, synthesized decades of research on the growing impact of invading conifers.

Invasive Woody Plant Social Science Report

In 2023, PLJV conducted interviews and focus groups in Kansas and Oklahoma on landowner perceptions regarding invasive woody plant management. This report examines various motivations, barriers, and future needs of landowners and land managers regarding invasive woody plant management decision-making. With this knowledge, conservation practitioners can better support these individuals in their ongoing efforts to manage invasive species.

Invasive Woody Plant Social Science Review

In 2023, PLJV conducted a literature review on landowner perceptions regarding invasive woody plant management. The goal of this review was to identify the primary motivations, barriers, and needs for conducting management to support future application of social science insights into conservation delivery, communication, and outreach

Kansas Grasslands Issue Brief, 2026

The most recent issue brief from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, detailing action steps necessary to halt grassland loss throughout the state.