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Research

Does ‘psychic numbing’ impact conservation fundraising?

A new study examines whether learning about one of UC Berkeley’s celebrity falcons motivates the public to support conservation efforts. 
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Research

How urbanization shapes coyote behavior and connectivity in Los Angeles

Wealth, pollution, and population density are strong predictors of how coyotes move around Los Angeles, according to a new study led by UC Berkeley researchers.
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Watch: Documenting California’s most elusive mammal

Ecosystem Management and Forestry alum Vishal Subramanyan, '24, and collaborator Prakrit Jain spoke to Berkeley News about capturing photos and video of the Mount Lyell shrew. 
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Diversity in Coho Salmon Could Be Key to Species Survival

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Climate change outpaces forest change in the Western interior

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Balancing action and acceptance amidst rapid environmental change

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ESPM staff member contributes art to Parks Stewardship Forum

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Alum Zac Unger serving on the Oakland City Council

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Student Spotlight: Michael Brand

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Community and forest health intertwine in pinyon-juniper woodlands

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Coordinating interests is key to achieving clean energy goals

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Mapping Earth’s plant life to help combat climate change

A Mount Lyell shrew photographed in the brush near Lee Vining in the Eastern Sierra.

California’s most elusive mammal photographed for the first time

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Applying racial-justice principles to predators and their ecosystems

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Logged tropical forests are still valuable for biodiversity

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