The Impacts of grazing on Greater Sage-Grouse habitat and population dynamics in central Montana, 2018 Annual Progress Report. To zoom into an area, hold the Shift key and draw a rectangle. Bechard, M. 1986. 44(1): 20-30. Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Map. 1963. These recommendations provided the basis for the Montana Sage-grouse Habitat Conservation Program. Sheep Creek sage grouse. The Montana Sage Grouse habitat Conservation Program works to sustain viable sage grouse populations and conserve habitat. The final adoption notice was published in the Montana Administrative Register on January 11, 2019. Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Map. Montana’s Sage Grouse Conservation Strategy is based on the collaborative work of diverse Stakeholders. The 11 western states with sagebrush-steppe habitat and sage grouse are: Oregon, Washington, California (northern), Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, North and South Dakota.
Use this map to view and explore types of sage grouse habitat designated as core (blue), general (green), connectivity (light-blue) habitats or BLM priority areas. The Montana Greater Sage-grouse Habitat Conservation Program was established in September 2014 by Executive Order to provide regulatory protections for the species and establish a mechanism for voluntary habitat conservation actions. Montana’s Sage Grouse Conservation Strategy is based on the collaborative work of diverse Stakeholders. The Montana Sage Grouse Oversight Team adopted final administrative rules pertaining to Stewardship Fund grants, the habitat quantification tool, and mitigation. The sagebrush ecosystem is one of the most imperiled in the U.S. Anonymous. DRAFT Montana Mitigation System Habitat Quantification Tool Technical Manual For Greater Sage-Grouse Version 1.0 October 2018 Berkeley, L. and M. Szczypinski. Montana Wildlife. Blue Jay. Sage–grouse Executive Order 2–2013 establishing the Advisory Council 1.9 MB; Sage-grouse Advisory Council’s Final Recommendations to Governor Bullock – 2014 3.8 MB; 2013 Meeting Schedule MISSOULA, MT - In the northeast part of greater sage-grouse range, 70 percent of the best habitat is privately owned – and sodbusting is the single greatest threat to grouse. The Montana Sage Grouse habitat Conservation Program works to sustain viable sage grouse populations and conserve habitat. August:20-22. 2018. Early Montana naturalists and oologists.