Keeping Alberta grasslands connected is key to biodiversity

Alberta producers play an important role in maintaining grasslands and wildlife habitat, according to new research highlighted by the Beef Cattle Research Council.In a recent article, BCRC Science Director Dr. Reynold Bergen examined how continued conversion of pasture and forage land to crop production could impact biodiversity and landscape connectivity across Alberta. The article draws on research led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Tim McAllister and collaborators from several ac