OSU publication to aid land managers of sagebrush landscapes
By Logan Bagett on Friday, January 9th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER COUNTY — Oregon State University’s Extension Service issued a publication in October of 2025, entitled Threat-Based Ecostate Mapping: Using Big Data to Guide Management Across Sagebrush Landscapes.
Baker Sage-grouse LIT recently shared the news of the publication, stating it is “…a powerful new resource for land managers, researchers, and anyone interested in rangeland conservation.”
The publication is expressed as being a practical tool for planning and prioritizing land management activities, understanding rangeland condition at a landscape scale, seeing where invasive grasses, wildfire, or conifer encroachment are most impactful, and monitoring changes over time.
Baker Sage-grouse LIT wrote, “This peer-reviewed guide breaks down how ecostate maps, built from satellite and other big data, reveal where sagebrush is thriving, where it’s strained, and where action is most needed.”
The agency continued with, “Whether you’re a land steward, agency partner, rancher, or conservationist, this guide offers clear insights and real examples to help make data-driven decisions on the ground.”
The full publication is available to read and download by clicking the following link:
