Research experts at SGI are frequently asked to contribute working groups to further nation and region-scaled efforts to make recommendations for land management based on key species and proven management practices.

Selected frameworks, Guidelines & Factsheets

• A Guide to the Grasslands of the Mid-South. (2016). Estes, L. D., Brock, M., Dattilo, A., Homoya, M., & Fleming, S. Austin Peay State University.

• Science needs of southeastern grassland species of conservation concern: A framework for species status assessments Noss, Reed F., Jennifer M. Cartwright, Dwayne Estes, Theo Witsell, K. Gregg Elliott, Daniel S. Adams, Matthew A. Albrecht et al. Open-File Report, (2021-1047).