@article{62c67c92cc8a44d481427c44bab113c4,
title = "Mountain plovers and the politics of research on private lands",
abstract = "The critical role of private lands in the conservation of threatened and endangered species has been well documented. Although researchers and policymakers recognize the need to include private lands in conservation planning they often falter over the question of how to do so. The current literature contains only a few research studies on species of conservation concern on private lands. We describe our experiences with the partnership-based approach we used with private landowners to conduct research on the mountain plover (Charadrius montanus), a species that was proposed for listing under the US Endangered Species Act. In our approach, research is an objective tool that is accessible to all partners involved, and researchers do not take a lead role in the resolution of sociopolitical issues. We provide guidelines for conducting studies on private land, with the goal of improving researchers' interactions with private landowners.",
keywords = "Charadrius montanus, Conservation, Mountain plover, Private lands, Threatened and endangered species",
author = "Dreitz, {Victoria J.} and Knopf, {Fritz L.}",
note = "Funding Information: We sincerely thank the private landowners throughout eastern Colorado who provided access to their lands. Tim McCoy orchestrated the initial field season, and Tracy Allen, Laura Blackburn, Connie Cook, Rob Magill, Chris Mettenbrink, Martin Margulies, Samantha Musgrave, Paul Osterle, and Lindsey Smythe provided assistance in the field. We recognize the individual collaborators on this species conservation endeavor, including Chuck Davis, Francie Pusateri, Robert Leachman, Pat Mehlhop, Ken Morgan, Ralph Morgenweck, Terry Sexson, John Sovell, and Renee Rondeau. Finally, we thank Michael Wunder for his biological, technical, administrative, and personal assistance and support throughout the research program. Financial and logistical support was provided by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Field Ornithologists, the Lois Webster Fund of the Audubon Society of Greater Denver, the US Department of the Interior (US Fish and Wildlife Service and US Geological Survey), and the US Department of Agriculture (Forest Service).",
year = "2007",
month = sep,
doi = "10.1641/B570808",
language = "English",
volume = "57",
pages = "681--687",
journal = "BioScience",
issn = "0006-3568",
publisher = "Oxford University Press",
number = "8",
}