BLACKSBURG, Va., July 13 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
Research at a glance
More than 60 percent of land in the United States is privately owned, making private landowners some of the most important partners in wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and ecosystem health.
Across the country, federal and state programs help landowners create and manage habitat that benefits birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.These programs often provide technical assistance, financial incentives, or both to help landowners adopt conservation practices. But an important question has remained largely unanswered: What happens after the initial commitment is made?
A new study led by Virginia Tech r...